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Specialists who design, build, and manage applications and infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. A role that demands both technical depth and cloud-native innovation.

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GCP Engineers are at the forefront of cloud computing, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, build, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. They work closely with development teams to ensure applications are optimised for performance and cost-efficiency. GCP Engineers are in high demand across a range of industries, from startups to large enterprises, and are often found in roles that require a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies and best practices.

What the role does

Inside the role of a GCP Engineer

A typical week for a GCP Engineer is a mix of designing and implementing cloud solutions, monitoring and optimising existing infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  1. 01
    Design and deploy cloud architectures using GCP services.
  2. 02
    Optimise and troubleshoot existing cloud infrastructure for performance and cost.
  3. 03
    Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services into applications.
  4. 04
    Monitor and maintain cloud security and compliance.
  5. 05
    Participate in code reviews and contribute to DevOps practices.
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest GCP features and best practices.
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 9 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

GCP
100%
Terraform
78%
Kubernetes
67%
CI/CD
67%
Python
56%
Infrastructure as Code
44%
IAM
33%
Go
33%
BigQuery
22%
Airflow
22%
Data Modelling
22%
Docker
22%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for gcp engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior GCP Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in the design and deployment of cloud solutions, focusing on learning and gaining hands-on experience with GCP services.

  2. Level 2

    GCP Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Takes ownership of cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

  3. Level 3

    Senior GCP Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Leads complex cloud projects, mentors junior engineers, and drives innovation in cloud architecture and DevOps practices.

  4. Level 4

    Principal GCP Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Strategises and oversees the cloud infrastructure for large-scale projects, influencing organisational cloud strategy and best practices.

Pathway

How to become a GCP Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn GCP Fundamentals

    Start by gaining a solid understanding of GCP services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.

  2. 2

    Gain Practical Experience

    Work on real-world projects to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using GCP.

  3. 3

    Specialise in a Domain

    Focus on a specific area such as cloud security, DevOps, or cloud-native development to deepen your expertise.

  4. 4

    Obtain Certifications

    Pursue GCP certifications to validate your skills and enhance your credibility in the industry.

  5. 5

    Lead Projects

    Take on leadership roles in cloud infrastructure projects, mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation.

  6. 6

    Influence Strategy

    Shape the cloud strategy for your organisation, influencing decisions and best practices at a strategic level.

Live jobs

4 live roles

Dabster Systems Ireland Limited

GCP Devops Engineer

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  • Edinburgh
  • Mid-level

Support the deployment, configuration and maintenance of cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, using Terraform and other IaC tooling. Help build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI or Harness, and contribute to an API Marketplace platform including upgrades, service onboarding and self-service developer tooling.

Google Cloud Platform · Terraform · Docker +6

Last week

Adecco · 10000+ people · Public

Data Engineer - GCP

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  • London
  • Hybrid
  • £525 – £575 pd
  • Senior
  • Contract

Hands-on data engineering role in a large-scale digital and data environment, designing complex data flows and scalable data models across operational, analytics and BI systems. The stack centres on Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Dataform and Airflow/Cloud Composer, with work spanning data integration from APIs and digital channels, data quality and governance, and improving engineering practices alongside developers and analysts.

GCP · BigQuery · Dataform +7

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Spencer Rose

DevOps Engineer - GCP

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  • Manchester
  • Hybrid · 2 days in office
  • £420 – £475 pd
  • Mid-level
  • Contract

Join a banking client on a 6-12 month contract to build and maintain modern cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters and CI/CD platforms. You will work hands-on with GKE, Google Cloud Platform, Harness, Jenkins, Terraform, Istio service mesh and HashiCorp Vault, with multi-cloud exposure advantageous. Hybrid working requires two mandatory days per week in the Manchester office.

GKE · Google Cloud Platform · Harness +6

2 weeks ago

Randstad Technologies Recruitment

Google Cloud Network Engineer - GCP

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  • London
  • On-site
  • £350 – £357 pd
  • Mid-level

Design, build and operate a provisioning engine that turns intent into standardised, compliant GCP networking resources such as VPCs, subnets, routing and private connectivity endpoints at enterprise scale. You'll write and validate production code, contribute to system design, and take part in operational ownership including monitoring and incident response within an agile team serving a financial organisation.

GCP · AWS · Azure +4

3 weeks ago
Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

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2 open

Manchester

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1 open

Edinburgh

Location
1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Key skills include proficiency in GCP services, cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.

  • Gain hands-on experience with GCP, complete relevant certifications, and seek out roles that involve cloud infrastructure and development.

  • The typical progression is from Junior GCP Engineer to GCP Engineer, Senior GCP Engineer, and finally Principal GCP Engineer.

  • Salary ranges vary based on experience and location. For specific figures, refer to the salary section on this page.

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