Cloud Architect, GCP

Applaudo

Cloud Architect (GCP) responsible for designing and managing GCP cloud infrastructure at Applaudo. Collaborating with engineering teams to drive operational excellence and automation.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and infrastructure management, particularly within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proficient in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and optimizing CI/CD processes for operational excellence.

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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformCI/CD Pipeline ManagementCloud Architecture Best PracticesDevOps Culture Understanding

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureTerraformGoogle Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Cloud RunCloud FunctionsGoogle Container Registry (GCR)CI/CD ToolsLinux AdministrationNetworking TroubleshootingContainerization with Docker

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkinsBitbucket PipelinesCloud BuildSonarQubeCircleCI

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingOperational ExcellenceAutomationScalabilityGovernanceSecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Propose and implement best practices related to cloud architecture, security, governance, scalability, and reliability.
Write and maintain Terraform configurations to manage GCP infrastructure as code.
Design and maintain infrastructure, network, topology, and service diagrams across Development, QA, and Production environments.
Support and optimize CI/CD lifecycle processes and deployment workflows.
Collaborate with technical teams to guide cloud implementation strategies and operational excellence initiatives.
Take ownership of assigned cloud environments, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams regarding cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in cloud computing, specifically with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Strong knowledge of GCP cloud infrastructure and cloud architecture best practices.
Experience with Google Cloud services including Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Google Container Registry (GCR).
Experience deploying and managing cloud-based applications.
Strong understanding of DevOps culture and operational best practices.
Experience working with and guiding Cloud Engineering teams.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
Experience with containers and containerization tools such as Docker.
Experience supporting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, Cloud Build, SonarQube, and CircleCI.
Linux administration and networking troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of cloud networking and perimeter security best practices.
Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) and/or Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE). (Nice to have).
Advanced English proficiency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements