Cloud Engineer

Job description

Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP)

Location: London,UK 5 days onsite

Contract Type: 12 - months contract

Daily Rate: £339.33 PAYE / £450.32 Umbrella

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join a high-performing Software Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, build, test, and deploy scalable cloud application solutions that seamlessly integrate cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud architecture decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure and platform environments.
• Develop proof-of-architecture solutions to validate security, scalability, and performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting technical decision-making and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Conduct regular reviews of cloud architecture to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Google App Engine (GAE).
• Strong expertise in Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Platform Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Storage.
• Working knowledge of Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and contribute to key architectural decisions.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.
• Work with modern, cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Competitive daily rates with 33 days holiday entitlement.
• Contribute to impactful, large-scale technology initiatives.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English