Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer

Robotic Technologies Automation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation is seeking a Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modular Terraform infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform from Princeton, NJ. The role focuses on automation, platform capabilities, and collaboration with software teams to boost productivity.

The candidate will build reusable components, implement best practices for IaC, and support secure networking and IAM configurations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Cloud/Platform/Infrastructure Engineering or DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services and infrastructure.
• Experience writing Terraform code, preferably modular/reusable.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Understanding of GCP networking, IAM, security, and cloud architecture.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, and software development best practices.
• Ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for GCP infrastructure (VPCs, subnets, IAM, Compute Engine).
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Create standardized, reusable cloud components for cross-team use.
• Build and maintain CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, validation, and deployment of GCP infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software teams to enhance internal platform capabilities and developer productivity.
• Apply infrastructure-as-code best practices including modular design, versioning, automated testing, and security validation.
• Support GCP networking and security configurations (VPCs, IAM, firewall rules, service accounts).
• Troubleshoot automation issues and improve platform reliability and scalability.

Skills

Terraform modules

Python

Go

CI/CD automation

GCP

GKE/Kubernetes

IAM

Linux/Compute Engine

Terraform testing

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Harness

Terraform Terratest

TFLint

Checkov

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer
Location: Princeton , NJ
Duration: 10 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, IAM, Compute Engine, and other cloud services.
• Develop infrastructure automation solutions using Python, Go, or similar programming languages.
• Build standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure components that can be consumed by multiple application development teams.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Automate Google Cloud Platform infrastructure provisioning, configuration, validation, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to build internal platform capabilities and improve developer productivity.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code best practices, including modular design, version control, automated testing, and security validation.
• Support Google Cloud Platform networking and security configurations, including VPCs, IAM, firewall rules, and service accounts.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure automation issues and continuously improve platform reliability and scalability.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 6 years of relevant experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or DevOps.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience writing and developing Terraform infrastructure code, preferably reusable modules.
• Programming or scripting experience using Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of Google Cloud Platform networking, IAM, infrastructure security, and cloud architecture.
• Experience working with Git, code reviews, and software development best practices.
• Ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure automation solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), self-service provisioning solutions, or developer automation tools.
• Familiarity with Terraform module testing, Terratest, TFLint, or Checkov.
• Experience developing APIs, internal automation frameworks, or cloud provisioning tools.
• Google Cloud certifications are an advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.