Azure and Google Cloud Engineer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Azure and Google Cloud Engineer

Issaquah, WA

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure and Google Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting and managing Azure as well as Google Cloud solutions that drive business transformation. This role requires a deep understanding of Cloud services, strong architectural principles, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical issues.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for Azure, staying current with the latest services, tools, and best practices.
  • Develop comprehensive cloud architectures leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Big Query, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and others.
  • Design scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Cloud Strategy and Roadmap
  • Define a long‑term cloud strategy for the organization, including migration plans, optimization, and governance frameworks.
  • Assess and recommend best practices for cloud‑native and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Solution Implementation
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager).
• Collaboration and Leadership
  • Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance.
  • Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Performance Optimization
  • Optimize GCP services for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and 4+ years specifically with GCP.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing large‑scale cloud solutions.
  • Experience with application modernization using containers, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in GCP services (e.g., Big Query, Cloud Spanner, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, Dataflow).
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager).
  • Knowledge of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration tools.
  • Familiarity with databases (relational and No
    
    SQL) and data pipelines.
• Certifications:
  
  GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer are highly preferred.

• Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of cloud applications.
• Automate deployment and configuration management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including development, operations, and security to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud systems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide cloud solutions that meet their needs.

• Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud systems to ensure they meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Implement cost management strategies to optimize cloud spending.

• Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with security policies and industry regulations.
• Implement robust security measures, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and…