Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Nerdery is a digital product consultancy helping businesses grow through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology solutions.
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Nerdery, a digital product consultancy, is seeking a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead their Google Cloud Platform (GCP) initiatives. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring 8+ years of cloud engineering experience. As a principal engineer, you'll architect complex cloud solutions, establish best practices, and guide both internal teams and clients in leveraging GCP effectively. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading brands while shaping Nerdery's cloud technology direction.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience with GCP services, strong DevOps practices, and exceptional communication skills. You'll lead technical discovery sessions, mentor other engineers, and ensure architectural integrity across projects. The role demands expertise in Terraform, security best practices, and modern cloud architecture patterns.

This remote position offers the chance to work at the forefront of cloud technology while making a significant impact on both Nerdery's practice and client success. The company culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and authentic collaboration. As a Nerd, you'll be part of a team that values technical excellence and creative problem-solving, working in an environment that encourages professional growth and pushes the boundaries of what's possible in cloud technology.

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Responsibilities For Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Lead architecture and implementation of complex cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP
  • Serve as lead technical decision-maker on projects
  • Architect resilient GCP foundations and network designs
  • Champion DevOps and Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Establish technical standards and patterns for GCP infrastructure
  • Lead client workshops and technical discovery
  • Mentor and guide cloud engineers
  • Define disaster recovery and security strategies
  • Stay current with GCP advancements and industry trends

Requirements For Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience, with significant focus on GCP
  • 5+ years in a Principal/Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or Architect role
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer-related field OR relevant technical skills
  • Deep experience with GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, etc.)
  • Expertise in Terraform implementation and management
  • Strong DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline development
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Understanding of GCP infrastructure for AI workloads
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification preferred

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