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