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Cloud EngineerBuild the Future of AI-Powered Cloud Infrastructure in EnergyAre you a Cloud Engineer looking to take full ownership of infrastructure in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment? Join a pioneering company transforming the energy sector through intelligent systems—and help scale a cloud platform built for rapid growth and impact.They’re looking for a GCP expert to drive operational excellence, lead infrastructure automation, and embed best-in-class cloud engineering practices across a growing team. This is more than a support role—you’ll work closely with data engineers and software developers, shaping a robust platform to power innovative energy solutions.What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own and evolve GCP infrastructure, managing provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle with Terraform
  • Design scalable, cost-effective solutions to meet product and customer needs
  • Lead CI/CD pipeline automation, security scanning, and compliance integration (ISO 27001)
  • Configure network architecture, manage VPNs (Tailscale), and support cloud security policies
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and auto-scaling strategies to maintain 99%+ uptime
  • Mentor engineering teams on cloud best practices and develop reusable deployment tooling

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