GCP System Engineer

Carrefour Global Sourcing; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrefour Global Sourcing in Hong Kong is seeking a proactive GCP Systems Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize our Google Cloud environment. You will safeguard high availability and drive cost-efficiency while supporting engineering teams.

Reporting to the Integration & Cloud Specialist, you will deploy containerized workloads with Cloud Run and GKE, manage Cloud SQL, implement IAM and security controls, and contribute to CI/CD automation using IaC to standardize provisioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cloud systems administration, infrastructure management, or a related role.
• Mandatory Certification: Google Professional Cloud Administrator or Architect certification.
• Hands‑on experience with GCP Compute (Cloud Run, K8S) and Networking (VPC, Netgis deployment, Cloud Load Balancing).
• Proven management of Cloud SQL and database lifecycle operations.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts, DevOps frameworks, and automation tools.
• Knowledge of FinOps concepts and GCP Billing/Cost Management tools.
• Programming experience with teams using various IDEs, such as Python in VS or building AI agents in Google AI Studio. (Preferable)

Responsibilities

• Cloud Resources Management: Deploy, scale, and maintain containerized environments using Cloud Run and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Database Administration: Manage Cloud SQL and other database services, ensuring robust backup strategies, high availability, and performance tuning.
• API & Connectivity Architecture: Execute end-to-end VPC setup, including subnetting, firewall rules, and Netgis deployment and deployment.
• FinOps & Cost Optimization: Drive cloud efficiency by monitoring spend, implementing right-sizing recommendations, and managing committed use discounts.
• Security & IAM: Maintain a 'Least Privilege' security posture through rigorous IAM role management and organization policy enforcement.
• Deployment & Automation: Support CI/CD pipelines and utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent environment provisioning and maintenance automation.

Skills

Cloud administration

GCP Compute

CI/CD

FinOps

Python

IAM security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Cloud Run

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Cloud SQL

VPC

Netgis deployment

Cloud Load Balancing

Job description

Carrefour, a leading global retailer, is seeking a proactive GCP Systems Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize our cloud environment. Based in Hong Kong and reporting directly to the Integration & Cloud Specialist, you will act as the primary guardian of our Google Cloud space. This role is vital for supporting engineering teams by ensuring high availability, robust security, and cost-efficiency across our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Resources Management: Deploy, scale, and maintain containerized environments using Cloud Run and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Database Administration: Manage Cloud SQL and other database services, ensuring robust backup strategies, high availability, and performance tuning
• API & Connectivity Architecture: Execute end-to-end VPC setup, including subnetting, firewall rules, and specialized Netgis setup and deployment
• FinOps & Cost Optimization: Drive cloud efficiency by monitoring spend, implementing right-sizing recommendations, and managing committed use discounts
• Security & IAM: Maintain a "Least Privilege" security posture through rigorous IAM role management and organization policy enforcement
• Deployment & Automation: Support CI/CD pipelines and utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent environment provisioning and maintenance automation.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fiel
• 3–5 years of experience in cloud systems administration, infrastructure management, or a related role
• Mandatory Certification: Google Professional Cloud Administrator or Architect certification.
• Hands‑on experience with GCP Compute (Cloud Run, K8S) and Networking (VPC, Netgis deployment, Cloud Load Balancing).
• Proven management of Cloud SQL and database lifecycle operations.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts, DevOps frameworks, and automation tools.
• Knowledge of FinOps concepts and GCP Billing/Cost Management tools.
• Programming experience with teams using various IDEs, such as Python in VS or building AI agents in Google AI Studio. (Preferable)

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrates resilience and ownership in facing infrastructure challenges, willingly managing a modern, high-growth cloud environment proactively.
• Adapts quickly to system changes and technical updates, embracing innovative cloud automation and right-sizing methods.
• Collaborates effectively with engineering and technical teams, fostering strong cooperative dynamics to optimize system performance.
• Exhibits a cost‑concious and security‑centric mindset, proactively enforcing organizational safety policies and financial efficiency.