The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer (Google) for a remote opportunity.

Role Description
As a Senior Google Cloud Engineer, you will:
• Architect, deploy, and optimize Google Cloud solutions for performance, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead customer engagements, providing technical guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and optimization.
• Design and implement automation using Terraform, Cloud Build, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• Optimize Kubernetes (GKE), Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Compute Engine for scalability and resilience.
• Manage cloud security and compliance using Google Security Command Center, IAM, and VPC Service Controls.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues across Linux and Windows environments.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and team members.
• Conduct Well-Architected Reviews to assess and improve customers' cloud environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and customer success teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to support critical cloud operations and incident management.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field
The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field.
• Hands-on expertise in Google Cloud services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and VPC networking.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Deep experience with Kubernetes (GKE), Docker, and microservices architectures.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Strong experience in CI/CD tools, such as Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab, or ArgoCD.
• Cloud security knowledge, including IAM, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and performance tuning skills in cloud environments.
•ulti-cloud experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments).
•xperience with Google Anthos and hybrid/multi-cloud orchestration.
•Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and agile methodologies.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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