Senior Cloud Engineer (Short Term Contract)

Accountabilities: Act as a senior technical contributor supporting cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives across client environments

Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions using modern practices such as infrastructure as code and automation

Support application modernization efforts, including containerization, serverless architectures, and CI/CD pipeline development

Work across networking, security, and system architecture topics to ensure scalable and reliable cloud deployments

Collaborate with client teams to evaluate technical requirements and recommend optimal cloud-native solutions

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and migration issues across hybrid and legacy environments

Contribute to technical documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing within project teams

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience working with a major public cloud platform, with strong preference for experience in Google Cloud

Strong hands-on experience with DevOps tools, automation practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Solid expertise in at least one core area: Linux system administration, networking, or database administration (e.g., MySQL or similar systems)

Experience working with traditional on-premise or data center environments (VMware, physical servers, storage, networking, firewalls)

Proven exposure to cloud migration projects from on-premise to public cloud environments

Ability to write scripts and automation in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar)

Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes and the HashiCorp ecosystem is highly desirable

Strong communication skills, with comfort working on video in client-facing and internal meetings

Conversational proficiency in English with the ability to collaborate in distributed teams

Benefits:

Fully remote work environment with flexible collaboration across distributed teams

Competitive compensation aligned with short-term senior-level contract engagements

Opportunity to work on high-impact cloud transformation projects using modern technologies

Exposure to advanced cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, and enterprise-scale migrations

Collaborative, engineering-driven culture focused on knowledge sharing and continuous learning

Chance to work closely with experienced cloud architects and former hyperscaler leaders

Fast-paced environment where decisions are driven by impact, clarity, and execution speed.

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