GCP Cloud Platform Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a GCP Cloud Platform Engineer to work in a hybrid model in Charlotte, NC. This 12+ months contract role involves leading technical initiatives, providing L2 support for GCP environments, ideally suited for candidates with over 5 years of Systems Engineering experience and 3 years of hands-on GCP services, including GKE/Kubernetes. Candidates should also possess problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and ideally hold a related Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services, including GKE/Kubernetes.
• Experience in IT support or cloud support roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex initiatives, providing high-level systems consultation.
• Review and analyze complex technical challenges.
• Provide L2 support for GCP environments.

Skills

GCP services hands-on experience

Systems Engineering

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Prometheus

Grafana

Stackdriver

Job description

Outstanding contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a GCP Cloud Platform Engineer in Charlotte, NC (hybrid 3 days on-site).

Contract Duration: 12+ Months, possible contract-to-hire.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years of experience in IT support or cloud support roles
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with GCP services, including GKE/Kubernetes

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a leadership or technical lead role
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Helm, Istio).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certifications (Preferred): Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead complex, broad impact initiatives including provision of high‑level systems consultation for the technology teams
• Work as key participant in large‑scale planning of computer systems and network infrastructure for Systems Operations functional area
• Review and analyze complex technical challenges, as well as escalated support issues related to core business solutions that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors, such as alternatives, enhancements, periodic systems reviews, or improvements to existing systems
• Make decisions on technical changes and enhancements
• Consult with engineering team on change design requiring solid understanding of technical process controls or standards that influence and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with technical peers, colleagues, and mid to more experienced level managers to resolve systems support issues and achieve goals
• Provide L2 support for GCP environments, focusing on GKE/Kubernetes
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, ensuring best practices are followed
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Participate in change management processes to ensure minimal disruption to services
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline support processes
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on support activities and project progress