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Amroute

Azure& GCP Engineer

Amroute, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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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.

Key Responsibilities 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.

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

Develop comprehensive cloud architectures leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and others.

Design scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions to meet business and technical requirements.

Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager).

Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of cloud applications.

Automate deployment and configuration management processes using IaC tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep.

Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services.

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.

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.

Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.

Performance Optimization

Optimize GCP services for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services.

Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud systems to ensure they meet service level agreements (SLAs).

Implement cost management strategies to optimize cloud spending.

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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent 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.

Proficiency in GCP services (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, Dataflow).

Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager).

Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration tools.

Familiarity with databases (relational and NoSQL) and data pipelines.

Extensive experience with Google and Microsoft Azure services including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure SQL Database.

Proficiency in Azure networking, storage, and database services.

Strong skills in IaC tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep.

Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps or other similar tools.

Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and tools including Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Policy.

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation tasks.

Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef is a plus.

Certifications: GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer are highly preferred; relevant Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are also highly valued.

Education: Master’s degree preferred (see earlier).

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Banking, and Financial Services

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