GCP Developer

GCP Developer
London - Hybrid
Start Date - October
4 Month Contract - Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced GCP Platform Engineer/Architect to support the delivery of a large-scale, next‑generation multi‑cloud platform. This is a hands‑on role focused on designing and automating Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, building Kubernetes‑native solutions, and driving cloud engineering best practices.

Working within a modern cloud environment spanning GCP, AWS, Azure and on‑premise, you'll help deliver secure, scalable and automated platform services using Infrastructure as Code and Git Ops methodologies.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable Google Cloud Platform architectures
• Build and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform (HCL)
• Develop and manage Kubernetes platforms, Operators and Custom Resources
• Implement Git Ops CI/CD pipelines using tools such as ArgoCD or FluxCD
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and Spec‑Driven Development (SDD) best practices
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver resilient, production‑ready cloud platforms
• Support cloud automation and AI enablement initiatives across the wider platform

Key experience required

• Strong hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Expertise in at least two of the following: GCP Networking, IAM, Organisation Management or Policy
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Hands‑on Kubernetes administration and platform engineering
• Experience developing in Golang (preferred) or Python
• Experience building Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resources (CRDs)
• Strong knowledge of Git Ops tooling, including ArgoCD or FluxCD

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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