GCP Cloud Engineer

Manchester or Belfast | 3+ years’ experience | Hybrid (a few days in the office) | Up to £64,000 DOE | SC eligibility required - min 5 years of residence in the UK mandatory

I’m currently recruiting Junior/Mid/SeniorGCP Cloud Engineer to join a fast-growing Cloud Managed Services team within a leading global consulting environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of AI, Data, and Cloud transformation, supporting enterprise clients in building, managing, and optimising modern cloud platforms

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and maintain Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure for enterprise clients
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud services and applications
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, templates, and tooling (Python-based)
• Implement and manage cloud security and compliance frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support continuous improvement through DevOps and automation best practices
• This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with GCP infrastructure and services
• Solid understanding of:
• Compute (VMs), Networking, Storage
• Serverless architectures
• Security and identity management
• Experience with GCP networking (VPCs, subnets, load balancers, gateways, hybrid connectivity)
• Proven ability to implement cloud security and compliance solutions
• Strong Python skills for scripting and automation
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices (Jira, ADO, pipelines, repos)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions clearly
• (For Managers and Seniors) Ability to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions

What the organisation offers:

• Access to training, certifications, and continuous development
• Access to industry-leading training platforms (e.g., A Cloud Guru, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning)
• Support for certifications and continuous professional development
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, AI, and data technologies
• Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation projects
• Flexible hybrid working model
• A collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment
• Annual bonus
• Work from abroad scheme

Depending on experience: the max budget for:

Belfast:

Manchester:

Recruitment process:

Three stages - HR + technical interview + Culture fit

This is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and fosters an environment where everyone can thrive.