We are seeking a skilled with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), based out of Scarborough, with approximately 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and operations, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with GCP. .

We are looking for aSenior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise inGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)andInfrastructure as Code (IAC)usingTerraformto lead the re-platforming of mission‑critical workloads (Grid and Token Pipeline) onto a newGCPFoundation with Java / Python experience. This role requires hands‑on technical design, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and automated cloud deployments

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Key Responsibilitie

- - s:
- Supportthe onboarding and infrastructure setup for Grid and Token Pipeline on the newGCPFoundati
- - on.Define and implementTerraform-based IaC strategyfor provisioningGCPresourc

- - es:Grid: Managed Instance Groups (MIG), Instance Templates (GCE-IT), Health Check templates, Autoscaler templates, GCS buckets, Spanner DB, Pub/S
- - ub.Token Pipeline: GCS buckets, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Datafl
- - ow.Establishmodular Terraform architecturefor reusable components and enforce best practices for state management and versioni

- - ng.Design and overseeCI/CD pipelinesfor automated deployment
- - of:Secondbake image for PyGrid and RiskWatch installation/configurati
- - on.PyGrid and Token Pipeline workloads onG





- - CP.Definehigh-availability and autoscaling strategiesfor compute workloads using MIG and health chec
- - ks.Ensuresecurity and complianceby integrating IAM policies, service accounts, and encryption standar
- - ds.Update and maintainonboarding procedures, operational runbooks, and architecture documentati

- - on.LeadClient Zero testingand performance validation for migrated workloa
- - ds.Act as atechnical advisorforGCParchitecture, Terraform automation, and cloud‑native design patter

ns.Required Skills & Experie

- nce7+ yearsin cloud architecture and operations, with at least5 years onG
- CP.Expert-level proficiency inTerraform(modules, workspaces, state management, remote backend

- s).Strong knowledge ofGCPservices: Compute Engine, Managed Instance Groups, Autoscaler, GCS, Spanner, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Datafl
- ow.Experience withcontainerization and orchestration(Docker,Kubernetes) is a pl
- us.Deep understanding ofCI/CD pipelines(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or simila

- r).Strong grasp ofnetworking, IAM, and security best practicesinG
- CP.Proven ability todesign for scalability, reliability, and cost optimizati
- on.Excellent documentation and communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholde

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Preferred Qualificat

- ionsGCPProfessional Cloud Architect certificat
- ion.Experience withdistributed systemslike PyGrid and RiskWa
- tch.Familiarity withdata engineering pipelinesand event‑driven architectu

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