GCP Infrastructure Engineer

SDG Group Italy; Verona; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Meal vouchers

Supplementary health insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

SDG Group Italy is seeking a cloud infrastructure engineer to design and deploy scalable GCP-based data infrastructures, with hybrid work from Milan, Florence, or Verona.

You will develop IaC using Terraform and Deployment Manager, implement GitOps, and collaborate with international teams; English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing GCP infrastructures and Python development
• Experience with IaC: Terraform, Deployment Manager; CI/CD pipelines
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Security governance in Google Cloud IAM, RBAC and Secret Manager
• Experience with Google Artifact Registry
• English communication for global teams

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cloud infrastructures, primarily in GCP
• Develop IaC scripts and templates to automate deployments
• Evaluate and optimize cloud architectures for performance and cost
• Implement GitOps processes for infra management
• Write scripts to automate tasks and manage infrastructure
• Configure CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes
• Stay updated on cloud best practices
• Communicate in English with global teams

Skills

GCP expertise

Python

CI/CD

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM & RBAC

Artifact Registry

Monitoring & Logging

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering

Telecommunications degree

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Ansible

Google Artifact Registry

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud IAM

Job description

At SDG Group, we are global leaders in Big Data, Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. Since 1994, we have supported half of the IBEX-35 companies and some of the world's leading companies in their digital transformation, turning data into high-impact solutions thanks to our strategic alliances with Microsoft, Google, and AWS, as well as the best technology accelerators on the market.

Our Data Technologies team is the epicenter where challenging projects and disruptive solutions come to fruition. We work across multiple sectors with clients, always at the forefront of technology, combining innovation, expertise, and true autonomy .

We design architectures that set standards and create accelerators that transform. We don't just execute projects; we develop accelerators, artifacts, and proofs of concept. Here, you’ll not only present projects, but also develop innovative use cases, collaborate with top-tier experts, and position SDG as a leader in the field.

What will your day-to-day life be like?

• Design and deployment of cloud infrastructures: Mainly in GCP but gradually also in any of the public clouds (AWS, Azure…) to support the Artificial Intelligence and Data Technologies teams of SDG Group, guaranteeing scalability, security and operational efficiency.
• Deployment Automation: Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts and templates using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or AWS CloudFormation to automate the deployment of cloud resources. Use Ansible to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Cloud architecture evaluation and optimization: Continuous review of existing architectures to improve performance, cost, reliability and alignment with business needs.
• Implement GitOps processes: To automate the deployment and management of infrastructures.
• Script development: Writing scripts (e.g., using Python or bash) to automate repetitive tasks and manage infrastructure.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Configure CI/CD pipelines to ensure that infrastructure changes are deployed efficiently and with minimal disruption.
• Stay up-to-date: With best practices and technological advances in cloud services.
• That you can communicate in English to work in global environments and collaborate with international teams.

What will make you succeed in this position?

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent training. Higher Vocational Training in Systems Administration or Application Development.
• +2 years of experience in management of infrastructures in GCP cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure are welcome as additional skills) and development in python.
• Experience in infrastructure as code (Terraform, Deployment Manager) and CI/CD, applied to the deployment and maintenance of pipelines and data platforms, guaranteeing agile and reliable deliveries.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with Docker for application containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration, deployment and operation of scalable and resilient data infrastructures.
• GCP Security & Governance: Expertise in Google Cloud IAM, RBAC, and Secret Manager to secure cloud environments, implement Zero Trust principles, and enforce data compliance.
• Container Registry & Artifacts: Experience with Google Artifact Registry to support containerized applications and workloads.
• Observability & Operations: Experience setting up Google Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Error Reporting to track infrastructure performance, manage alerts, and optimize cloud expenditure.
• That you can communicate in English to work in global environments and collaborate with international teams.

We also value:

• Consulting mindset: Customer focus, problem-solving and ability to work in dynamic environments.
• Experience in programming for data integration, with knowledge of relevant frameworks and tools.

What we offer:

• Salary range: 28.000€ - 34.000€. The final placement within this range will be determined based on technical skills, specific role experience, and the outcomes of the selection process, according to objective and predefined criteria. For profiles with exceptional qualifications that exceed the specified range, a salary review may be considered, subject to internal approval.
• Work Mode: Hybrid from one of our offices: Milan, Florence, or Verona.
• Other Benefits: Supplementary health insurance, meal vouchers (ticket restaurant), and corporate welfare.
• Performance Bonus: Rewards directly tied to measurable results.

We're not just another company... we're a team that goes all out!

Technology and innovation without limits . Technology and data are our essence. We work with the most advanced tools on the market and train you to master the ones that are redefining the industry. You'll have access to the latest platforms and technologies: if something is new, we’re using it or evaluating it.

Tailored professional development . There are no rigid career paths or predefined routes here: your achievements are reviewed periodically, and new objectives are set. You can evolve into roles such as architect, tech lead, technology expert, or specialist in complex domains, always maintaining a direct impact on technology and key project decisions.

A team that supports you from day one . From minute 1, you become part of the Data Technologies team, made up of numerous experts where collaboration is the fundamental pillar.

Our defining purpose and values . We firmly believe in diversity and inclusion as essential drivers of creativity and innovation. This is what allows us to overcome any challenge and build an environment where every perspective enriches the final result.

And, as if that weren't enough…

• Stable position with great professional potential, as part of a team that is growing progressively.
• Total flexibility. We have an adaptable work model, with a 100% remote or hybrid option, designed to facilitate a balance between professional and personal life.
• Salary based on your training and experience, with reviews based on results.
• Financial support for teleworking.
• Access to training, official certifications, conferences and courses.

If you are looking to grow professionally in the field of data, work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team focused on development and excellence, this is your opportunity.

Meanwhile, find out more: https://medium.com/sdg-group