Senior GCP Platform Engineer: OpenCloud Automation

Deloitte LLP; Isle of Man, Daliburgh, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a GCP Engineer to manage and enhance their Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. This role focuses on the design, operation, and security of the GCP landing zone. Applicants should have proven experience with GCP, Terraform, and Python, and will contribute to cloud-managed services. Flexible hybrid working options are available, supporting balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Career development support

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and operating Google Cloud Platform environments at scale.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and integrations.
• Strong understanding of GCP architecture, networking, IAM, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Administer and operate Deloitte’s enterprise GCP platform.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Design and implement secure, scalable GCP infrastructure using IaC principles.
• Collaborate with architecture and compliance teams.
• Monitor and improve GCP resource utilisation and performance.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform management

Terraform

Python scripting

GCP architecture understanding

Agile or DevOps experience

Cloud Operations knowledge

Communication skills

UK residency

Google Cloud certification

Knowledge of AWS or Azure

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a GCP Engineer to manage and enhance their Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. This role focuses on the design, operation, and security of the GCP landing zone. Applicants should have proven experience with GCP, Terraform, and Python, and will contribute to cloud-managed services. Flexible hybrid working options are available, supporting balance and wellbeing.