We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** to join our team. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will drive cloud solutions, foster best practices, and lead innovative initiatives to enhance our cloud and on\-premises hybrid infrastructure with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and cost optimization. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Architect and implement best practices for cloud and hybrid environments tailored to our organizational needs * Develop and enforce organization\-wide policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency * Utilize modern practices such as GitOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for managing cloud infrastructure * Deploy and manage cloud resources, including VPC, IAM policies, GKE, KMS, VM, DNS * Perform cost optimization and implement effective FinOps strategies to manage and reduce operational expenses * Lead the migration of workloads such as VMs to containerized solutions * Create, manage, and improve documentation to ensure clarity and knowledge transfer within the team * Guide team members on technology changes and foster knowledge sharing to support skill development **Requirements** * Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in cloud engineering or a related field * Expertise in Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes, including hands\-on experience with GKE * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar * Background in implementing and managing security services like IAM, KMS, and VPC * Skills in optimizing cloud costs and implementing FinOps practices * Competency in containerization strategies, including migrating VMs to containers and working with Docker * Strong understanding of DNS configurations, load balancing, and networking principles within cloud environments * Excellent communication skills with proven ability to produce robust documentation and facilitate team knowledge sharing **Nice to have** * Familiarity with on\-premises and hybrid cloud environments * Understanding of GitOps methodologies and their integration with CI/CD pipelines * Showcase of contributions to cloud strategy or significant optimizations in prior roles * Experience in integrating or managing DNS in a multi\-cloud setup **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.