This is a remote position. Cloud Platform Engineer (GCP) Location: Remote (occasional on-site, approx. once per month) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full-time until end of January (extensions likely) Language: English required, German is a plus. About the Role We are looking for a skilled Cloud Platform Engineer to support a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. The role involves setting up, optimising, and securing cloud infrastructure while enabling development teams through best practices and training. Key Responsibilities Define repository structure and project setup Create and manage Terraform workspaces and scripts Implement compliance and security requirements (Sentinel policies) Prepare Jira requests related to network and security topics Set up and configure Pub/Sub including firewall adjustments Deploy and tune CloudSQL instances Document and optimise GCP services for performance and scalability Provide enablement to internal teams (training, hands-on sessions, playground projects) Support a proof of concept (PoC) with a Spring Boot sample project Requirements Required Skills & Experience Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Pub/Sub, CloudSQL, CloudRun, GKE Terraform & Sentinel for infrastructure as code and compliance Docker or Podman for containerisation Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD Java, Maven, Spring Boot for backend development Eligibility Residency in the EU, EEC, UK or Switzerland. Benefits As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.