Senior Cloud Engineer (GCP)

ABOUT THE PRODUCT  

Cloud Unit is delivering Cloud services to Bayer worldwide. An enterprise grade solution running on one of major cloud providers - Google Cloud, AWS or Azure. We call it SMART. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and Design: Join the team responsible for planning and running our SMART GCP platform.  

• Leadership: Mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in the implementation of cloud solutions. 

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Squad Leads and other stakeholders to understand requirements and align integration strategies with business goals. 

• Technical Oversight: Ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, maintainable and secure adhering to best practices in IT architecture and in-line with Bayer’s strategy 

• Documentation and Standards: Create, maintain & review comprehensive documentation for processes, standards, and best practices. 

• Intercultural Communication: Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration among diverse teams across different geographical locations. 

WHO YOU ARE

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience as an IT engineer. 

• At least 6 years of experience in GCP (other clouds will be a plus), 

• Proficiency in IT Architecture & design: specifically in infrastructure automation, provisioning and maintenance. 

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively, even under pressure. 

• Familiarity with IaC (e.g. Terraform) and strong proficiency in Python. 

• Linux command line tools and shell scripting. 

• Compliance Regulations: Experience with building IT system in regulated environments. 

• Integration and Automation Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience in building and deploying integration solutions (Azure DevOps, GitHub Repos, and GitHub Actions) 

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Experience with API management and/or design will be appreciated. 

• Intercultural Competence: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, respecting diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork, establishing and maintaining a robust professional network. 

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both spoken and written