Senior Cloud Engineer – Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Dariel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enterprise-scale cloud projects

Modern cloud-native tech

Professional growth & certs

Job summary

Dariel is seeking aSenior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will drive automation, IaC with Terraform, and secure, high‑performing environments in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include designing cloud architectures, implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and mentoring engineers while optimizing costs and performance across production systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud engineering or cloud infrastructure roles.
• 2+ years hands-on with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong experience with GCP services: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub.
• Hands-on Terraform and IaC methodologies.
• Strong scripting in Python or Bash.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, architecture, and security.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud architectures on GCP.
• Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure for high availability and performance.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to streamline cloud operations.
• Implement and maintain IaC using Terraform.
• Apply cloud security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Configure monitoring, alerting, and optimisation across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for cloud infrastructure and incidents.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments (GitHub Actions).
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Cloud engineering

GCP expertise

Automation & IaC

Scripting (Python/Bash)

CI/CD

Security & compliance

Cloud networking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Python

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Cloud Engineer – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high‑performing cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud environments. The role works closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, optimisation, and operational excellence of cloud-based platforms and services. The successful candidate will drive cloud engineering best practices, automation, infrastructure‑as‑code adoption, and continuous improvement across modern cloud‑native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to streamline cloud operations and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Apply cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Configure and maintain monitoring, alerting, and optimisation practices across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions into broader system architectures.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for cloud infrastructure and operational incidents.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices, preferably using GitHub Actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud engineering, automation, and operational practices.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cloud engineering or cloud infrastructure roles.
• At least 2 years’ hands‑on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform and infrastructure‑as‑code methodologies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, architecture, and security principles.
• Experience applying cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience managing and integrating multi‑cloud environments.
• Exposure to big data technologies and tooling within GCP ecosystems.
• Experience tuning and optimising cloud platform performance.
• Exposure to Kubernetes administration and container orchestration best practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification or similar cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to emerging technologies and evolving cloud practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale cloud transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to modern cloud‑native technologies and engineering practices.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
• Professional growth and certification opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful cloud and technology solutions.