Senior Cloud Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a GCP Senior SME to architect, implement, and govern enterprise cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will design scalable architectures, lead migrations, and champion DevOps and FinOps practices in a global delivery context.

You will partner with stakeholders, deliver design reviews, run solution discussions, and guide pre‑sales activities while ensuring security, cost efficiency, and high availability across hybrid/multi‑cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in GCP core services (Compute, Networking, Storage, IAM, GKE, BigQuery).
• Experience in cloud architecture, migrations, and cloud-native development.
• Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and governance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience working in global delivery or consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance cloud architectures using GCP services.
• Define enterprise cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Translate business requirements into cloud-native solutions.
• Architect hybrid/multi-cloud solutions (VPN, Interconnect, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Lead deployment of GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.).
• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform / Deployment Manager).
• Drive cloud migration programs with minimal downtime.
• Ensure high availability, DR strategy, and scalability of workloads.
• Act as L3 escalation point for complex incidents and troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis and preventive solutions.
• Establish SLAs, SLOs, monitoring, and runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards.
• Design and enforce IAM, network security, and encryption strategies.
• Implement zero‑trust architecture, segmentation, and governance policies.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, etc.).
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, architects, and leadership.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, and solution discussions.
• Support pre‑sales, estimations, and proposal development.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and solutioning.
• Evaluate new GCP services and recommend adoption.
• Drive automation, DevOps, and FinOps initiatives.
• Define reusable assets/frameworks and improve delivery efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends and cloud advancements.
• Mentor junior engineers and architects.
• Build capability within the team through training and knowledge sharing.
• Define SOPs, playbooks, and documentation standards.
• Support capability development and certifications within the team.

Skills

GCP core services

Cloud architecture

Migrations

IaC tools

DevOps pipelines

Networking & security

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Global delivery

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Job description

Who We Are

At the company, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

The GCP Senior SME is a senior‑level technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and governing cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role acts as a trusted advisor to architects, delivery teams, and business stakeholders, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud adoption aligned with enterprise strategy.

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance cloud architectures using GCP services
• Define enterprise cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices
• Translate business requirements into cloud‑native solutions
• Architect hybrid/multi‑cloud solutions (VPN, Interconnect, Kubernetes, etc.)

Cloud Implementation & Engineering

• Lead deployment of GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.)
• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform / Deployment Manager)
• Drive cloud migration programs (on‑prem GCP) with minimal downtime
• Ensure high availability, DR strategy, and scalability of workloads

Operations, Support & Governance

• Act as L3 escalation point for complex incidents and troubleshooting
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive solutions
• Establish SLAs, SLOs, monitoring, and operational runbooks
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards

Security & Compliance

• Design and enforce IAM, network security, and encryption strategies
• Implement zero‑trust architecture, segmentation, and governance policies
• Ensure adherence to enterprise compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, etc.)

Advisory & Stakeholder Management

• Act as trusted advisor to clients, architects, and leadership
• Lead design reviews, technical workshops, and solution discussions
• Support pre‑sales, estimations, and proposal development
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and solutioning

Innovation & Best Practices

• Evaluate new GCP services and recommend adoption
• Drive automation, DevOps, and FinOps initiatives
• Define reusable assets/frameworks and improve delivery efficiency
• Stay updated with industry trends and cloud advancements

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior engineers and architects
• Build capability within the team through training and knowledge sharing
• Define SOPs, playbooks, and documentation standards
• Support capability development and certifications within the team

Your Future at the company

Every position at the company offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands‑on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer‑focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong expertise in GCP core services (Compute, Networking, Storage, IAM, GKE, BigQuery)
• Experience in cloud architecture, migrations, and cloud‑native development
• Hands‑on with IaC tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and governance
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to lead large‑scale transformation programs
• Experience working in global delivery or consulting environments

Experience

• 8–12+ years overall IT experience
• 3–5+ years deep expertise in GCP
• Experience in enterprise cloud transformation projects

Preferred Technical & Professional Skills

• Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
• Google Cloud Certified – Professional DevOps Engineer / Data Engineer

Being You

The “Kyn” in the company means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At the company, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that the company gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The the company Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid‑friendly culture that supports your well‑being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in‑demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting‑edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands‑on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.