Cloud Engineer GCP - UK Remote

Worldisc; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design and develop innovative cloud architectures. In this role, you will assess current IT infrastructure and recommend strategies for cloud adoption, ensuring compliance and security. You will lead the implementation of scalable solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools, while also managing Kafka and Kubernetes clusters. Join a diverse team that values innovation and continuous learning in the fast-paced world of cloud technology. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in cloud engineering, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud solutions design and management.
• Deep hands-on experience with GCP and AWS; Azure and OCI optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of GCP architectures and create scalable cloud solutions.
• Implement cloud infrastructure components and migrate applications to GCP.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Terraform

GCP

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

DevOps

Scripting (Bash, Python)

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

GCP Professional Cloud Architect

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Ansible

Job description

Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor, providing banks and fintechs with the technology, team, and experience to issue and process Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform, offering shared and dedicated processing instances, extensive global reach, and real-time data, distinguishes us as a leader in payments.

The Cloud Engineer will design and develop cloud architectures, solutions, and migration strategies aligned with Paymentology's business goals. Responsibilities include assessing current IT infrastructure, identifying cloud adoption opportunities, and recommending migration strategies considering cost, performance, and security. The role involves defining cloud architecture standards, ensuring compliance, designing scalable and resilient solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, and implementing cloud security measures across AWS, Azure, and OCI platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Design and Development: Lead the design of GCP architectures, create scalable cloud solutions with Terraform, and migrate applications across GCP, AWS, Azure (optional), and OCI.
2. GCP and Multi-Cloud Expertise: Architect solutions in GCP and AWS, leveraging services like EKS, GKE, and networking components. Implement IAM, security policies, and optimize costs and performance. Azure and OCI expertise is optional.
3. Kafka and Kubernetes Management: Deploy and maintain Kafka and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
4. Implementation & Migration: Implement cloud infrastructure components, migrate on-premises applications to GCP, and develop deployment strategies using Terraform, Deployment Manager, and CloudFormation.
5. Security & Compliance: Enforce cloud security measures and ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR. Define standards for a secure cloud environment.
6. Performance & Support: Monitor and optimize cloud resources, implement DevOps practices, provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and participate in on-call rotations.
7. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create documentation, conduct training, and contribute to continuous improvement.
8. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and participate in training and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: GCP Professional Cloud Architect (advantage), AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, OCI Cloud Architect (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in designing and managing cloud solutions across multiple platforms.
• Deep hands-on experience with GCP and AWS; experience with Azure and OCI is optional.
• Proficiency in Kafka, Kubernetes (GKE), DevOps tools (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD), and IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control (Git), and cloud governance.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and independent working skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

At Paymentology, we value making a difference in the lives of our employees and communities. Join our diverse, global team and contribute to advancing the world through payments.