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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** 66DEGREES, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Big Data, BigTable, BigQuery, IBM Rational ClearCase, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Data as a Services, Linux, DevOps, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OpenStack, Ansible, Cloudera, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Firebase, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Artifactory - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/66degrees/jobs/6141079004 ## About the Role * 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure. * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar platforms. * In-depth understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Networking, and IAM, coupled with familiarity in container orchestration using Kubernetes. * Experience working with Ansible is must have. * Experienced in deploying and optimizing Google Cloud Data services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Dataflow, Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics within GCP environments. * Skilled in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation and configuration management, and proficient in managing both Linux and Windows OS. * Strong grasp of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, GDPR, HIPAA), and experience implementing them. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities, both independently and within teams. * Passion for technology and continuous learning. * GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification (preferred). * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required. ## Description Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Mid level Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Mid level Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure GCP infrastructure using IaC (Terraform/Deployment Manager). Implement CI/CD, monitoring, backup/DR, and security/compliance controls. Integrate cloud data services, automate with Python/Bash and Ansible, troubleshoot issues, document architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The summary above was generated by AI, The Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, and maintaining complex infrastructure and data systems on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for 66degrees' global clients. You will be instrumental in optimizing performance, scalability, and security of these critical cloud environments, ensuring our clients receive the best service possible., * Lead collaborations with architects and teams to design highly scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions on GCP. * Drive the implementation of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager to automate intricate infrastructure provisioning and management. * Spearhead the integration of DevOps methodologies, guiding developers to establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines within the cloud ecosystem. * Assume a leadership role in implementing and enforcing stringent security measures and ensuring robust compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the GCP environment. * Architect and establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to guarantee the continuous health and availability of all infrastructure components. * Formulate and oversee comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies and procedures for mission-critical systems. * Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex performance bottlenecks, continually optimizing infrastructure for maximum efficiency. * Take charge of diagnosing and swiftly resolving intricate infrastructure issues, providing expert guidance and support. * Drive comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, ensuring a clear knowledge repository and promoting thorough system understanding. * Lead cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers, ensuring alignment with requirements and delivering innovative solutions., As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools-including LinkedIn Recruiter's Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies-to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights. These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team., Build automation for Windows and Linux VMs running on an OpenStack cloud. Collaborate with developers and testers to design and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using tools like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible. Support artifact and version control tooling; Artifactory and ClearCase experience is a plus. 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