Role: Google Cloud Engineer Location- Sao Paulo (Hybrid working; 3 days in office + 2 days remote) SUMMAR YThe Google Cloud Engineer (Core Operations) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on leveraging core Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies, particularly Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run, to enable secure, efficient, and resilient system operations. The engineer will bridge the gap between application development and cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration, optimal performance, and operational excellence across the entire cloud lifecycle . JOB DUTI ESContainerization & Orchestratio n: Design, configure, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Optimize cluster scaling, resource allocation, and container schedulin g.Serverless Deploymen t: Deploy and manage scalable microservices and applications utilizing Cloud Run, ensuring optimal configuration for concurrency, memory allocation, and cold-start minimizatio n.Automation & CI/C D: Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks to guarantee rapid, reliable release s.Core Cloud Operation s: Manage core GCP modules including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery, ensuring proper resource utilization, lifecycle management, and cost optimizatio n.Security & Complianc e: Maintain a rigorous cloud security posture by implementing IAM roles, least-privilege access controls, VPC service controls, and encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transi t.Operational Excellenc e: Monitor system performance, latency, and resource utilization using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging; implement proactive alerting and advanced troubleshooting strategies for distributed system s.Collaboratio n: Work closely with application and development teams to define deployment strategies, architectural best practices, and infrastructure-ready application design pattern s.Technical Documentatio n: Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, disaster recovery plans, and operational runbook s. EDUCATION & EXPERIE NCEEducati on: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent professional experien ce.Core Experien ce: 3–5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering or DevOps, with a specialized focus on core cloud operations and infrastructure manageme nt.Platform Experti se: Proven hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically with a track record of deploying enterprise workloa ds.Container & Serverless Maste ry: Demonstrated experience setting up, scaling, and managing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run environments in producti on.Infrastructure as Co de: Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, Crossplane, or Pulumi for managing and versioning cloud resourc es.Modern Architectu re: Strong background in microservices-based design patterns, service meshes, and container-native application lifecycles using Dock er. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILI TIESCloud Architect ure: Deep understanding of cloud-native design principles, high availability architectures, and disaster recovery strategies within GCP.Networking Fundament als: Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing, VPC peering, Shared VPCs, and Firewa lls.Security & Ident ity: Expert-level knowledge of GCP IAM policies, service accounts, and secret management practi ces.Programming/Script ing: Ability to write clean, maintainable automation and configuration scripts in Bash, Python, Go, or Node .js.Analytical Think ing: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose, trace, and debug complex infrastructure and performance issues across multi-tier, distributed environme nts.Communicat ion: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively bridge the gap between engineering complexities and organizational operational objecti ves. OTHER REQUIREM ENTS:Professional Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect is a plus, but not requ ired.