Cloud Engineer GCP (m/w/d)

In this role, you will architect and deliver backend systems and cloud infrastructure that power our mission-critical services. You will shape our cloud environment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), applying Infrastructure as Code with Terraform to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-efficient deployments.

You’ll create robust CI/CD pipelines and automation across GitHub to enable fast iteration, consistent quality, and smooth production operations. By driving observability and operational excellence, you’ll ensure our systems remain resilient under growth. With a strong DevOps mindset, you will empower development teams to focus on delivering value — while the platform you design handles complexity, efficiency, and scale.

About the Role

As a Cloud Engineer, you will take responsibility for the backend and cloud foundation of our existing SaaS platform. Your mission is to ensure the system remains reliable, secure, and scalable — while continuously improving architecture, performance, and developer workflows.

You will work hands-on with our Python-based services and GCP infrastructure, optimizing what is already in place and implementing automation that supports faster and safer delivery. By deeply understanding the current system and future requirements, you’ll guide its ongoing evolution and help us deliver a robust platform experience to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Reliability

• Own and operate the backend and cloud infrastructure of our SaaS product
• Improve system performance, resilience, and security in production

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

• Maintain and evolve GCP infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient resource usage

CI/CD & DevOps Enablement

• Improve GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines to boost delivery speed and reliability
• Automate manual workflows to reduce operational overhead

Observability & Incident Prevention

• Extend monitoring, logging, and alerting for full system visibility
• Drive continuous improvement through proactive risk mitigation and RCA

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to plan and prioritize improvements
• Advocate for DevOps culture and mentor teammates in best practices