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GCP Cloud Engineer

Cognizant
Full-time
On-site
Connecticut
IT Infrastructure

GCP Cloud Engineer

Location : Hartford CT

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning and configuration.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and integration tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver cloud solutions.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud-based systems.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge on components and templates for Vertex AI workflows.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure using Stackdriver, Prometheus, or similar tools.
• Optimize cloud resource usage and cost through effective architecture and automation.
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and best practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into AI solutions.
• Stay current with GCP innovations, especially in AI/ML, and recommend strategic improvements..
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to cloud engineering challenges.

Skill matrix

Mandatory Skills

(Top 5 Keywords or skills)

Skill Proficiency

Years of Experience

Basic Knowledge

Medium

Expert

Google Infra

7+

X

Google Solutions / CI/CD pipelines

7+

X

IaC/ Terraform

7+

X

Python Scripting

5+

X

Vertex AI

5+

X

Regards

Preethy Nathan