Senior/Lead Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior/Lead Google Cloud Engineer to enhance their cloud solutions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to implement cutting-edge Google Cloud services and infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, such as migrating workloads and developing data platforms, all while fostering a culture of learning and growth. With a focus on security and best practices, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in cloud engineering!

Benefits

Learning Budgets

Hybrid Remote Working

Global Leadership Programs

Flexible Hours

Holiday Enhancements

Dog-Friendly Offices

Private Healthcare

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with Google Cloud services like IAM and networking.
• Proficient with Terraform for infrastructure deployment.

Responsibilities

• Implement solutions on Google Cloud for internal and client teams.
• Deploy services using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.

Skills

Google Cloud Services

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Compute Services (Compute Engine, Cloud Run)

Security Best Practices

Excellent Communication Skills

Adaptability in Technical Environments

Education

Google Cloud Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

BigQuery

Dataflow

Job description

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Client:

Kin + Carta

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The role

Kin + Carta is looking to hire a Senior/Lead Google Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. If you are passionate about building innovative cloud solutions and eager to learn, this role is for you! The engineer will support application and data teams by providing a robust platform for deployment and building highly available infrastructure solutions.

What you can expect

• Work with internal and client teams to implement solutions on Google Cloud.
• Deploy services using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Consult with clients on Google Cloud practices and contribute to workshops.
• Engage in projects such as:
• Building Google Cloud foundations and landing zones.
• Migrating workloads from on-premise and other clouds.
• Developing data and AI platforms with data engineering SMEs.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, promote Google Cloud services, and assist with proof of concepts.
• Create high-quality documentation.
• Support Google Cloud partnership initiatives and internal community.
• Opportunities for career growth within cloud engineering.

The type of person we’d like to meet

• At least 2 years of experience with core Google Cloud services like IAM, networking, and security.
• Experience with compute services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, and App Engine.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Experience with Google Cloud databases like Cloud SQL, Spanner, or AlloyDB.
• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Cloud Engineer, Cloud Developer, Cloud Architect).
• Focus on security best practices.
• Ability to adapt in dynamic technical environments.
• Experience working with distributed teams and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to stay updated on Google Cloud technologies.
• Internal motivation to learn and succeed.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization.
• Experience with Google Cloud data tools like BigQuery and Dataflow.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud services like Vertex AI and CCAI.
• Experience with multi-cloud solutions.
• Additional certifications in AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python.

The interview process at Kin + Carta

Our process includes:

• Intro call with Talent Team (~30 mins)
• First-stage interview (~30 mins), focusing on skills, motivation, and questions.
• Second-stage technical interview (~60 mins), including pair programming.
• Final decision, typically within four weeks.

We support reasonable adjustments and are committed to diversity and inclusion, as reflected in our IDEA program and B Corp certification.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Learning budgets
• Hybrid remote working
• Global leadership programs
• Flexible hours
• Holiday enhancements
• Dog-friendly offices
• Private healthcare
• Gym discounts