Lead GCP Platform Engineer - Springfield

Lead GCP Platform Engineer

• Springfield Photon
• 4.0 Springfield, MA Job Details $48,000
• $168,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Cost management Version control Cloud identity and access management (IAM) Data storage Azure Load balancers Infrastructure as Code (IaC) IT system monitoring GitHub Actions High availability architecture Bitbucket Application deployment Cost control Scalable systems Technology security practices Bash Automating deployment processes Infrastructure architecture design 8 years Information security compliance AWS Analysis skills Docker SRE Terraform Mentoring Computer networking DNS Scalability IT Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Prometheus Grafana Technical troubleshooting support Senior level Cloud monitoring Leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives BigQuery Cloud storage services GitLab Communication skills Python Virtual Private Clouds Stakeholder relationship building High availability Stakeholder management System performance monitoring

Full Job Description Job Title:

Lead GCP Platform Engineer Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead GCP Platform Engineer to design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will lead platform engineering initiatives, define cloud architecture standards, and enable development teams through robust infrastructure, automation, and DevOps best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on expertise, and the ability to drive cloud transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure on GCP Architect and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless application deployment Establish platform engineering best practices, standards, and governance frameworks Drive containerization and orchestration strategies using Kubernetes (GKE) Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of cloud environments Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to enable DevOps culture Lead cost optimization and cloud governance initiatives Ensure compliance with security standards and implement IAM policies and best practices Mentor and guide engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues Required Skills & Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Expertise in GCP services such as GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Strong experience with Kubernetes and containerization (Docker) Experience in building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.) Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPC, Load Balancing, DNS, Firewalls) Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana) Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub) Knowledge of security best practices and cloud compliance frameworks Good to Have Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure) Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio) Experience with data engineering or analytics platforms on GCP Familiarity with SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles Experience in FinOps and cost optimization strategies Leadership & Soft Skills Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Ability to drive architectural decisions and influence technical direction Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams Experience 8+ years of overall IT experience 4+ years of hands-on experience with GCP Prior experience in a lead or architect role preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation:

USD 48,000

Maximum Compensation:

USD 168,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.