Senior GCP Cloud Engineer

KDR Talent Solutions USA provided pay range This range is provided by KDR Talent Solutions USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from KDR Talent Solutions USA Specialist GCP Data Engineering Recruiter- Expert in helping companies mature and scale their Data Teams! Salary: $135,000 – $195,000 + Equity Option Type : Full-time | Permanent Industry : Cloud, Data & AI Consulting We’re working with an engineering-first consultancy that’s redefining how cloud, data, and AI solutions are delivered across enterprise environments. Their model is simple: empower exceptional engineers with the autonomy, tools, and trust to do impactful work—without the red tape. They’re now looking for a Senior GCP Cloud Enginee r to design and build secure, scalable infrastructure in Google Cloud, with a focus on automation, developer experience, and enabling AI/ML capabilities. About the Role You’ll lead the technical delivery of complex cloud platforms, combining infrastructure design with hands-on implementation. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and enterprise clients to architect GCP-native environments that enable scalability, automation, and modern development practices. This isn’t a slide-deck role—you’ll be hands-on with tools like Terraform, GKE, Vertex A I, and CI/CD pipelines, helping clients implement secure, production-grade systems. What You'll Do Lead Infrastructure Design & Deliver y – Architect and implement secure, scalable GCP environments using native services. Build Developer-First Pipeline s – Design CI/CD systems that streamline code deployment and ensure security and observability by default. Enable AI & ML Platform s – Support the implementation of services like Vertex AI, Gemini, model servin g, and vector store s, laying the cloud foundation for advanced AI workloads. Own Kubernetes (GKE) Deployment s – Design and manage container orchestration with security, federation, and automation in mind. Automate Infrastructur e – Use tools like Terraform, CDKTF, and KC C to build immutable, version-controlled infrastructure. Promote Best Practice s – Guide internal and client teams on cloud security, IaC, networking, and scalable system design. Stay Curious & Share Knowledg e – Continuously explore new tools, patterns, and ideas—and contribute back through mentoring or internal sharing. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in GCP service s including GKE, BigQuery, BigLake, DataFlow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, IAM, Workflows, Spanner. Strong Kubernete s background with experience managing GKE clusters, CRDs, IAM integrations, and job scheduling. Mastery of Infrastructure-as-Cod e tooling (Terraform, CDK, KCC, etc.). Solid understanding of network architectur e across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. Experience in secure, regulated environment s (e.g., fintech, healthcare, enterprise). Track record of building secure SDL C pipelines (artifact scanning, signing, CI/CD frameworks). Proficiency in Python and/or Jav a. Familiarity with Policy-as-Cod e, observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud-native securit y best practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams and with clients. A continuous learning mindset and willingness to mentor others. Why Join? Engineer-Led Cultur e – Founded and run by engineers who understand the work and care deeply about quality. High-Impact Project s – Partner with top-tier enterprise clients on complex, meaningful infrastructure challenges. Remote-First Tea m – Work from anywhere in the US (ET timezone alignment preferred). Flat Hierarch y – No middle management, no unnecessary meetings—just smart people solving real problems. Equity Upsid e – Long-term incentive structure through phantom stock (4-year vesting, annual top-ups). Compensation Equity Options : Phantom stock, 4-year vesting, annual top-up Benefits : Full health coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K with 4% match Apply Now If you're a GCP engineer who enjoys solving challenging cloud problems and thrives in a low-ego, high-trust environment, we’d love to hear from you Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Consulting and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KDR Talent Solutions USA by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Cloud Engineer” roles. 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