Core Platform Engineer

Description Work where work matters. Elevate your career at Qodea, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA. We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet. You will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work. Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about. Qodea is built for what’s next. An environment where your skills will evolve at the frontier of innovation and AI, ensuring continuous growth and development. We are looking for a Platform Engineer to join our Managed Services team. We look for people who embody: Innovation to solve the hardest problems. ‍Accountability for every result. ‍Integrity always. About The Role Cloud Solution Design and Implementation: Design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services and products Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud technologies and architectures Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure code using tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager Infrastructure Management and Automation: Manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes or Google Cloud Deployment Manager Optimise infrastructure costs by analysing usage and implementing cost-saving measures such as reserved instances or instance rightsizing Implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control of cloud infrastructure Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls and policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud infrastructure and data Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, and perform regular security assessments and audits Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor cloud infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security issues using tools such as Stackdriver or Prometheus Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures Continuously improve the reliability and resilience of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices such as fault-tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery BAU activity would also require: Proactive management of customer related tasks and projects, by applying the learned skills and knowledge. Proactiveness in: identifying and suggesting improvements where applicable, detecting missing documentation and filling in the gaps. Providing technical support whilst attending meetings with stakeholders as needed. Acting as a mentor for the more junior colleagues by sharing your knowledge and expertise, and guiding them through the successful resolution of customer related tasks. What Success Looks Like Excellent understanding of Google Cloud Platform architecture and services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Build. Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible and containerisation tools such as Docker. Ability to code using Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in a cloud environment and/or on linux distribution systems. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide root cause analysis Already be, or desire to be professionally certified in Google Cloud We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you: Compensation and Financial Wellbeing Competitive base salary. De Minimis Allowance. 13th Month Pay: Equivalent to one month’s base salary, paid every December. Health and Wellness Medical Insurance: HMO coverage for the employee plus up to two dependents (employer-paid). Sick Leave: 15 paid days per year, pro-rated from the start date. Work-Life Balance and Growth Annual Leave: 28 days per calendar year (January 1 – December 31), pro-rated based on start date. Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off for your birthday. Learning Leaves: Ten paid learning days per year. Philippine Public Holidays: Statutory holidays are included. Bereavement Leave: 3 paid days. Parental Leave: Maternity or Paternity leave. Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid model (two to three days in the office). Peer Recognition: 100 Bonusly points per month for peer recognition. Diversity and Inclusion At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.