Cloud Engineer - GCP

Global Payments

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Retirement and investment options

Charitable gift matching

Worldwide days of service

Job summary

Global Payments in Denver seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), focusing on cost efficiency and reliability.

You will deploy and manage Kubernetes (GKE), implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and develop CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD to automate deployments.

This hybrid role requires US citizenship or a valid Green Card and offers comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
3–5 years in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or related IT roles.
Hands-on with designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure with cost optimization.
Expertise in Terraform IaC and CI/CD integration.
Strong Kubernetes administration with cloud deployments and related tools.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP aligned with business needs.
Deploy and manage Kubernetes (GKE) environments, including IAM and monitoring.
Build and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform and reusable modules.
Develop CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD for automated deployments.
Ensure cloud security, reliability, and cost optimization through monitoring and incident response.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Linux

Networking

Prometheus

Grafana

Istio

ArgoCD

Rancher

Helm/Kustomize

Calico/Cilium

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Rancher

ArgoCD

Helm/Kustomize

Calico/Cilium

Istio

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

GCP / Google Cloud

Job description

Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in the following office locations: Alpharetta, GA, Cincinnati, GA, Denver, CO (2 days)

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our ever-evolving Active Networks team and help shape the future of global commerce

What you'll own

Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) aligned with business and operational requirements
Deploy and manage Kubernetes (GKE) environments, including container orchestration, resource optimization, monitoring, and IAM administration
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, including reusable modules, state management, and automated deployments
Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD to drive automation and streamline cloud operations
Ensure cloud security, reliability, and compliance through monitoring, cost optimization, troubleshooting, incident response, and adherence to best practices

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related other fields (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or related IT roles
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational excellence
Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration
Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and deployments in cloud environments, including tools such as Rancher, ArgoCD, Helm/Kustomize, Calico/Cilium, and Istio
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scripting using Python and/or Bash
Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls), cloud security, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

$80,000 - $125,000

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.