Infrastructure Engineer | Contract

CloudWerx is seeking a dynamic INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER to join our vibrant PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEAM. This remote role supports our Global Engineering efforts. Be part of the excitement and join our momentum!

As an Infrastructure Engineer you will play a crucial role in and make a real impact on how our clients leverage the power of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to innovate and succeed. You'll be a key player in guiding clients through their cloud journeys, from initial strategy and architecture design to implementation, optimization, and ongoing support.

Our goal is to have a sophisticated team equipped with expert technical skills in addition to keen business acumen. Each member of our team adds unique value to the business and the customer. CloudWerx is committed to a culture where we attract the best talent in the industry. We aim to be second-to-none when it comes to cloud consulting and business acceleration.

This is an incredible opportunity to get involved in an engineering-focused cloud consulting company that provides the most elite technology resources to solve the toughest challenges. Each member of our team adds unique value to the business and the customer. CloudWerx is committed to a culture where we attract the best talent in the industry. We aim to be second-to-none when it comes to cloud consulting and business acceleration.

This role is contract to perm opportunity with an evaluation after 90 days.

Insight on your impact

In this role, you'll wear many hats, but your primary focus will be on ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality, best-practice infrastructure solutions:

• Implement Cloud Architecture: Implement and deploy secure, scalable, and cost-effective GCP solutions tailored to specific client needs.
• Technical Project Delivery: Delivery projects from conception to completion, driving execution and ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Client Consultation: Build strong relationships with clients, collaborating closely to understand their goals and translate them into tangible technical strategies.
• Technical Teammate: Share your expertise and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
  
  

Your qualifications, your influence

To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing, building, and managing cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Proven track record of successful cloud migration and or deployment projects.
• In-depth knowledge of core cloud services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL, and Networking.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Pulumi
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Passion for learning and staying current with the latest GCP advancements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hand-on knowledge and experience with GKE, Docker, and containers in production
• Experience working with application database technologies like Cloud SQL, MongoDB, and Firestore
• Hand-on knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with large-scale applications with a track record of success in a services role working with enterprise-size clients
• Relevant GCP certifications
• Ability to leverage multiple tools and programming languages to analyze and manipulate large data sets from disparate data sources
• Ability to understand and build complex systems and solve challenging analytical problems
  
  

If you are a fast learner, have strong infrastructure and modern application foundations, and are passionate about building and running production-scale workloads on the GCP, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, works well with a team, wants new challenges, and is excited to grow.

Preferred skills and technical familiarity

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with a wide range of engineering services management process and ability to ramp up on all necessary tools required for the job
• Continuous Learning: Staying informed about industry trends, changes in Google's product offerings, and acquiring new skills to remain competitive in the market
• CI/CD and Devops Proficiency: Experience with automating infrastructure deployments and managing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Containerization Expertise: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for building and deploying scalable applications.
• Client-Facing Comfort: Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, manage expectations, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated Technical Team Leadership: Skills in leading small technical teams, managing project scope, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery. Git Ops and Code Review skills required.
• Communication Strength: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and vibrant work culture
• Flex PTO
• 401K
• $1000 Referral Bonus
  
  

Join CloudWerx and become a valued member of our team with the opportunity to share in the company's success through our equity program. As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of ownership and shared prosperity, we offer eligible employees the chance to earn equity in the company through stock options. At CloudWerx, we believe in empowering our employees to not only contribute to our growth but also to benefit from it. Our equity program allows you to align your interests with the company's long-term success and directly participate in the value you help create.

• Equity ownership is dependent on role & level.
  
  

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

At CloudWerx, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background, and actively promote diversity across all levels of our organization. We welcome all walks of life, as we are committed to building a team that embraces and mirrors a wide range of perspectives and identities. Join us in our journey toward a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Background Check Requirement

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process, please reach out to us directly.

Our Story

CloudWerx is an engineering-focused cloud consulting firm born in Silicon Valley - in the heart of hyper-scale and innovative technology. In a cloud environment we help businesses looking to architect, migrate, optimize, secure or cut costs. Our team has unique experience working in some of the most complex cloud environments at scale and can help businesses accelerate with confidence.