Senior Cloud Engineer – Hybrid (Porto) M/F

SysMatch; Porto; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

Career development opportunities

Discounts with partners

Team-building events

Job summary

Sysmatch is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, develop and maintain cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a hybrid Porto setup. You will lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions and drive IaC with Terraform, while mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years on GCP, mandatory GCP Architect certification, strong networking knowledge, and experience with Terraform, Kubernetes (GKE), and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and cloud security.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud architectures on GCP.
• Lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
• Manage and optimize cloud network architectures.
• Develop IaC using Terraform and manage CI/CD with GitHub.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership.

Skills

GCP expertise

Terraform

Kubernetes (GKE)

Networking concepts

GitHub

Technical leadership

Education

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes (GKE)

GitHub

Apigee

Job description

### Senior Cloud Engineer – Hybrid (Porto) M/FWho we are:With over 25 years of experience, Sysmatch is a well-established name in IT Consultancy and Outsourcing, involved in both national and international projects that promote excellence in technology and services. Our secret? A team that blends talent, creativity, and experience to deliver robust, scalable, and tailored solutions.We’re not just tech experts — we’re partners who support our clients’ transformation, anticipate trends, and drive their evolution. Flexibility, innovation, and a forward-thinking mindset are part of our DNA.We’re hiring:Senior Cloud Engineer M/F – Hybrid - (Porto 2x) M/FResponsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).- Lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.- Manage and optimize cloud network architectures.- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.- Work with containerized environments, particularly Kubernetes (preferably GKE).- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.- Provide technical leadership and support/mentor team members.- Ensure cloud security, governance, and cost optimization best practices are followed.- Work with version control systems such as GitHub.Must-Have:- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification (mandatory).- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with networking concepts.- Proven experience with Terraform.- Experience leading and managing technical teams.Nice to Have:- Additional GCP certifications.- Terraform certification.- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS).- Experience with Apigee (API Management Platform).What we offer:• A personalized onboarding experience that welcomes and supports you throughout your journey.• Regular and constructive feedback to boost your growth and development.• A dynamic project with a prestigious client.• A competitive salary package, aligned with your experience and skills.• Career development opportunities through ambitious and innovative tech projects.• A collaborative culture that values creativity and individual progress.• Access to exclusive discounts in a wide network of partners, including health, wellness, travel, culture, gastronomy, leisure and much more.• Team-building events and initiatives that create memorable shared experiences.Salary Range: 25.000€ - 35.000€ Gross Annual + BenefitsTo apply, just send your updated CV with the reference RS/SCE/C to: [e-mail]