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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Platform Engineer Lead (Remote, US) - **Company:** Allstate Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $181,025.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Pair Programming, Network Switches, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Agents, Terraform - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88150815/1 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in Cloud * Experience withGoogle Cloud networking components (Cloud Interconnect, CloudDNS,routing) * Experience withGoogle AI products,Agent Platform,CloudStorage, IAM,Compute Engine * Experience in Terraform development * Generative and Agentic AI * Programming Languages: Python * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform (including Tofu/Env0 tools), Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Terraform (Software), When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter. Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview. ## Description The Cloud Platform Engineer Lead Consultant is a full stack engineer who leads large technical cloud application development and hosting platforms for Allstate. This role has the primary accountability of building and managing Google Cloud resources while ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our cloud environments. As a Cloud Platform Lead Consultant, they provide strong technical, operational, security and communication skills, evaluate new products and services, troubleshoot issues, manage blockers, automate as much as possible, model paired programming and test-driven practices, along with drive continuous improvement efforts. Key Responsibilities * Leads and builds Google Cloud infrastructureforbusinessstrategies and requirements * Helps Cloud Platform Expert influence strategy and execute engineering roadmaps around infrastructure as a service; executes strategic engineering proof of concepts around infrastructure platforms * Champions engineering practices and helps teams define and setup frameworks for infrastructure as code and automation * Troubleshoots availability and performance incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventative measures. * Co-leads postmortem activities to identify systemic solutions to improve the overall operations of the platform, and recommends and improves technology related policies and procedures, The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [A Computer Is All You Need](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100142-a-computer-is-all-you-need) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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