Headquarters:London URL:https://paymentology.com Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor, giving banks and fintechs the technology, team and experience to rapidly issue and process Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards across more than 60 countries, at scale.  Our advanced, multi-cloud platform, offering both shared and dedicated processing instances, vast global presence and richer, real-time data, set us apart as the leader in payments. TheCloud Engineeris responsible for the design and development of cloud architectures, solutions, and migration strategies to support Paymentology's business objectives. This role involves assessing existing IT infrastructure, identifying opportunities for cloud adoption, and recommending migration strategies based on cost, performance, and security considerations. The Cloud Architect defines cloud architecture principles, standards, and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role designs scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation techniques. Additionally, the role includes implementing cloud security measures, optimising resource utilisation and performance, and supporting the implementation of cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure, and OCI platforms. What you get to do: Cloud Design and Development: Lead the design and development ofGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)architectures Create scalable, resilient cloud solutions usingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)tools like Terraform Design and migrate applications acrossGCPand AWS, optionally Azure, and OCI platforms Collaborate with stakeholders to definecloud strategiesand optimize existing infrastructure GCP and Multi-Cloud Expertise: Architect and implement cloud-native solutions inGoogle Cloud (GCP) and AWS, leveraging services likeEKS,GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, and Cloud SQL Design and optimizeGCP and AWS networking (VPC, Interconnect, Cloud Load Balancing, VPN, Private Link) ImplementIdentity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Policies Work withGoogle Anthos, Kubernetes, and container-based architectures OptimizeAWSandGCP cost and performance, ensuring efficiency across environments (Optional) Provide expertise inAzure, and OCIwhen needed Kafka and Kubernetes Platform Management: Design, deploy, and maintain scalableKafka and Kubernetes clustersto support development and production environments Implement best practices forKafka and Kubernetes operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimizeKafka and Kubernetes infrastructureto meet development team needs Implementation: Implement cloud infrastructure components, includingcompute, storage, networking, and security services Ensure seamlessintegration with existing systemsacross multi-cloud platforms Migration and Deployment: Assess and migrate on-premises applications to theGoogle Cloud Develop and executecloud migration and deployment strategies, ensuring security and performance Work withTerraform, Deployment Manager, and CloudFormationfor IaC-based deployments Security and Compliance: Implementcloud security measuresand ensure compliance withISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and other industry standards Definecloud architecture standards and best practicesfor asecure cloud environment Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resources forperformance, scalability, and cost-efficiency ImplementDevOps practicesfor streamlined deployment and operations Troubleshooting and Support: Providetechnical supportfor cloud infrastructure and services Troubleshoot and resolveperformance, availability, and security issues Support production environments and participate in a24x7 on-call rotationwhen required Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Createdocumentation and best practice guidesfor cloud environments Share knowledge with team members throughtraining sessions and workshops Preparetechnical presentationsand contribute tocontinuous improvement efforts Continuous Learning: Stay updated onemerging cloud technologies and trends Participate intraining programs, certifications, and industry events Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degreein Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered Professional Certifications: GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect(Advantage)  AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, OCI Cloud Architect Associate Experience: 7+ years of experiencein designing, implementing, and managingcloud-based solutionsacross multiple cloud platforms Primary Expertise:Deep hands-on experience inGoogle Cloud (GCP) and AWS Proven experiencein designing and implementing cloud architectures and solutions Strong experience withApache Kafka, includingsetup, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting Proficiency inKubernetes (GKE), including experience withcontainer orchestration, Helm charts, and Kubernetes operators Hands-on experience withDevOps tools(e.g.,GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD) andInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)(e.g.,Terraform, Ansible) Experience withCI/CD pipelines(Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) andsource control management (Git) Strong scripting skills (e.g.,Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Python) Experience inautomating infrastructure deploymentusing IaC tools such asTerraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates Experience withAgile methodologiesand cloud governance models (Optional)Hands-on experience withAzure, and OCI cloud architectures Preferred Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect(Optional) AWS Solutions Architect– Professional(Optional) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert(Optional) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)(Preferred for Kubernetes expertise) Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strongproblem-solving skillsandcritical thinking To apply:https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/paymentology-cloud-engineer-gcp