Strategic Cloud Engineer

Google LLC; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Public Sector seeks a Strategic Cloud Engineer to design and implement distributed, scalable cloud-based infrastructure for government and education customers. You will develop architectures, collaborate with clients, and guide migration and modernization efforts to meet mission needs.

The role reports to the Public Sector office and may allow partial telecommuting; a base salary ranges from $127,000 to $183,000 with a 15% bonus target plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a Strategic Cloud Engineer-related occupation.
• Experience with Python, Golang, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Cloud Formation; cloud infrastructure components and design; and networking principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop solution architectures and implement distributed, scalable cloud-based infrastructure and application modernization.
• Collaborate with customers to design cloud architectures, migration approaches, and application optimizations aligned to mission objectives.
• Serve as a technical resource, providing troubleshooting support and resolving customer challenges.
• Communicate needs to internal teams and guide cloud solution implementations to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Python

Golang

Distributed systems

Cloud architecture

Web technologies

Networking fundamentals

Docker

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Compute Engine

Cloud Storage

VPC

Cloud Load Balancing

Job description

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info_outline

info_outline X The application window will be open until at least October 26, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a job offered or in a Strategic Cloud Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires 24 months of experience in the following: Python, Golang, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Cloud Formation; cloud infrastructure and cloud infrastructure components such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), or Cloud Load Balancing; cloud systems/solutions design, technical documentation, and web technologies; networking principles and protocols; distributed systems; and Kubernetes and docker containers.

About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $127,000 - $183,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google Public Sector office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Google Public Sector technology programs satisfy the business needs of internal and external users. Duties include:
• Develop solution architectures and implement distributed and scalable cloud-based Infrastructure and Application modernization solutions, utilizing industry best practices and ensuring adherence to customer requirements;
• Collaborate with customers to design innovative Cloud-based technical architectures, migration approaches, and application optimizations that align with their mission objectives;Serve as a key technical resource, providing troubleshooting support and resolving technical challenges for customers;
• Communicate customer needs and technical feedback to internal development teams to assist in overcoming adoption barriers and contribute to the development of new features; Guide the technical aspects of cloud solution implementations to ensure successful outcomes, acting as a trusted technical advisor to customer technical leads and partners.;
• Engage with partner and customer technical stakeholders to provide input on project scope, task prioritization, and timelines to help mitigate potential technical risks; and Meet with customers and stakeholders, ensuring effective technical collaboration and project success.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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