Senior Platform Engineer

Webpass, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

GFiber is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to manage multiple enterprise applications (Netcracker, Alepo, Axiros) on Google Cloud Platform. You will streamline deployments, design automated pipelines, and enhance our cloud infrastructure for scalability.

The role requires deep expertise in GCP, Terraform, Linux, and CI/CD, with a collaborative approach to drive infrastructure-as-code standards and build internal developer platforms for engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in public cloud environments (Kubernetes, VPC, Cloud Run) and automation using Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack.
• 5 years leading SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and supporting enterprise applications.
• 5 years Linux internals, containerization, autonomous task workflows, and security guardrails.
• 2 years of coding in Python or Java.
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging ecosystems (GCP Monitoring, Prometheus, Datadog, Dynatrace, ELK).

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable, reliable systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with IaC using Terraform.
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
• Lead incident management, conduct RCA, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance and rightsizing resources.
• Build and maintain internal developer platforms and tools to boost productivity.

Skills

GCP

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Linux

Python

Java

Ansible

SaltStack

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round.

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least September 7th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to manage multiple critical enterprise applications, including but not limited to Netcracker, Alepo, and Axiros, on GCP. In this high-impact role, you will support cross-functional engineering teams by streamlining their deployment processes and providing a unified, reliable platform. You will be responsible for designing automated deployment pipelines, building upgrade scripts, and enhancing our GCP cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in GCP, Terraform, Linux administration, and CI/CD methodologies, and thrives in a collaborative environment driving infrastructure-as-code standards.

In this role, you’ll:

• Architect and maintain scalable, reliable systems and applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards by developing and maintaining configurations with Terraform.
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery and automation.
• Lead incident management, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and participate in on-call rotations to ensure high service availability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize system performance and prioritize resource rightsizing.
• Build and maintain internal developer platforms and tools that enhance engineering productivity.

At a minimum, we’d like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of direct experience in public cloud environments, including Kubernetes, VPC, and Cloud Run and expertise in infrastructure management and automation using Terraform , Ansible and SaltStack.
• 5 years of experience leading SDLC, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and supporting enterprise applications.
• 5 years of experience with Linux system internals, containerization, building autonomous task workflows and establishing security guardrails.
• 2 years of experience coding in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging ecosystems (e.g., GCP Monitoring, Prometheus, Datadog, Dynatrace, ELK) and diagnosing complex system-level issues.

It’s preferred if you have:

• Proven experience architecting and deploying solutions using AI/LLM stacks (Gemini, Vertex AI, ADK).
• 5 years of direct experience in GCP and managing multi-cloud environments
• Experience in application performance optimization for both stand-alone and distributed systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 - $200,800 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.