Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer

Ethereum Technologies; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies is seeking a Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer to design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure in Princeton, NJ. The role requires building modular Terraform modules and automation pipelines to support multiple development teams.

You will collaborate with software teams to enhance developer productivity, enforce IaC best practices, and secure cloud configurations. On-site in Princeton, a modern platform engineering environment awaits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for GCP infrastructure.
• Develop infrastructure automation using Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Build standardized, reusable cloud components for multiple teams.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Automate GCP provisioning, configuration, validation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with software teams to improve developer productivity.
• Implement IaC best practices with modular design, version control, testing, and security validation.
• Support GCP networking and security: VPCs, IAM, firewall rules, service accounts.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure automation issues and improve platform reliability.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

Terraform

Python

Go

CI/CD automation

Git

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Harness

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.