Senior GCP Cloud Engineer

KDR Talent Solutions USA provided pay rangeThis range is provided by KDR Talent Solutions USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$135,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from KDR Talent Solutions USASpecialist GCP Data Engineering Recruiter- Expert in helping companies mature and scale their Data Teams!Salary: $135,000 – $195,000 + Equity OptionTypeFull-time | PermanentIndustryCloud, Data & AI ConsultingWe're working with an engineering-first consultancy that's redefining how cloud, data, and AI solutions are delivered across enterprise environments. Their model is simple: empower exceptional engineers with the autonomy, tools, and trust to do impactful work—without the red tape.They're now looking for a Senior GCP Cloud Engineer to design and build secure, scalable infrastructure in Google Cloud, with a focus on automation, developer experience, and enabling AI/ML capabilities.About the RoleYou'll lead the technical delivery of complex cloud platforms, combining infrastructure design with hands-on implementation. You'll work closely with both internal teams and enterprise clients to architect GCP-native environments that enable scalability, automation, and modern development practices.This isn't a slide-deck role—you'll be hands-on with tools like Terraform, GKE, Vertex AI, and CI/CD pipelines, helping clients implement secure, production-grade systems.What You'll DoLead Infrastructure Design & Delivery – Architect and implement secure, scalable GCP environments using native services.Build Developer-First Pipelines – Design CI/CD systems that streamline code deployment and ensure security and observability by default.Enable AI & ML Platforms – Support the implementation of services like Vertex AI, Gemini, model serving, and vector stores, laying the cloud foundation for advanced AI workloads.Own Kubernetes (GKE) Deployments – Design and manage container orchestration with security, federation, and automation in mind.Automate Infrastructure – Use tools like Terraform, CDKTF, and KCC to build immutable, version-controlled infrastructure.Promote Best Practices – Guide internal and client teams on cloud security, IaC, networking, and scalable system design.Stay Curious & Share Knowledge – Continuously explore new tools, patterns, and ideas—and contribute back through mentoring or internal sharing.What We're Looking ForDeep expertise in GCP services including GKE, BigQuery, BigLake, DataFlow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, IAM, Workflows, Spanner.Strong Kubernetes background with experience managing GKE clusters, CRDs, IAM integrations, and job scheduling.Mastery of Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform, CDK, KCC, etc.).Solid understanding of network architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.Experience in secure, regulated environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare, enterprise).Track record of building secure SDLC pipelines (artifact scanning, signing, CI/CD frameworks).Proficiency in Python and/or Java.Familiarity with Policy-as-Code, observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud-native security best practices.Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams and with clients.A continuous learning mindset and willingness to mentor others.Why Join?Engineer-Led Culture – Founded and run by engineers who understand the work and care deeply about quality.High-Impact Projects – Partner with top-tier enterprise clients on complex, meaningful infrastructure challenges.Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the US (ET timezone alignment preferred).Flat Hierarchy – No middle management, no unnecessary meetings—just smart people solving real problems.Equity Upside – Long-term incentive structure through phantom stock (4-year vesting, annual top-ups).CompensationEquity OptionsPhantom stock, 4-year vesting, annual top-upBenefitsFull health coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K with 4% matchApply NowIf you're a GCP engineer who enjoys solving challenging cloud problems and thrives in a low-ego, high-trust environment, we'd love to hear from youSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionConsulting and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Staffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at KDR Talent Solutions USA by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Cloud Engineer" roles.New York, NY $130,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month agoNew York, NY $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks agoSchenectady, NY $100,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks agoBrooklyn, NY $140,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, United States $60.00-$70.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month agoSchenectady, NY $100,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week agoNew York, United States $150,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $120,000.00-$140,000.00 14 hours agoNew York, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 5 months agoNew York, NY $110,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $145,000.00-$260,000.00 9 months agoCloud Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer: 25-04917New York, United States $60.00-$65.00 6 days agoNew York, NY $150,000.00-$260,000.00 5 months agoSoftware Engineer (L5), Content & Business ProductsNew York, NY $170,000.00-$720,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $70,000.00-$150,000.00 5 months agoRome, NY $69,100.00-$141,500.00 1 week agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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