Senior GCP Engineer

Senior GCP Engineer

Location:

Burnley 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Cloud & DevOps

Contact Name:

Patrick Fraser-Schmuki

Contact Phone:

03 8080 7213

Date Published:

09-Jun-2026

Join a leading organisation committed to innovation and digital transformation. The client is seeking a highly skilled Senior GCP Engineer with a focus on cloud platform development and engineering excellence on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

As the selected candidate, you will:

  • Lead the design, development, and configuration of Cloud Platforms with a focus on GCP, ensuring best practices in software engineering and automation.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and customer experience teams to deliver secure, scalable, and impactful cloud solutions.
  • Advance cloud platform maturity by introducing modern software development methodologies and self-service reusable products.
  • Drive innovation in automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, and cloud-native practices.
  • Influence the cloud platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and industry standards.
  • Support a culture of safety, wellbeing, and customer-centric service, fostering professional growth within the team.
To be successful in this role you should have:

  • Significant experience (5-7+ years) in developing and managing cloud platform solutions, with a strong focus on GCP.
  • Proven expertise in GCP services, security, compliance engineering concepts, and supporting secure CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages, with Golang being highly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure components such as VPCs, networks, and security.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, implement cloud-native automation, and drive cultural change towards a software engineering mindset.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related disciplines.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to collaboration and influence.


If you are passionate about cloud engineering, possess a forward-thinking approach, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Please note that Aida, our after-hours AI conversational screening assistant, may be used as part of the initial application process.


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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