Cloud Engineer
Global Payments Inc.
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Job Description
Cloud Engineer at Global Payments Inc.
As a Cloud Engineer at Como, a division within the Global Payments family, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing our cloud environments, primarily leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your work will directly involve deploying, configuring, and maintaining robust cloud-based solutions vital to our strategic objectives.
You will be instrumental in managing Kubernetes infrastructure and collaborating closely with the Enterprise Platform Engineering group to ensure our cloud architecture is seamlessly integrated and aligned with Global Payments' broader technological vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust cloud solutions on GCP and AWS, ensuring they align with business requirements.
- Manage and scale Kubernetes infrastructure to support containerization needs.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other relevant tools.
- Monitor cloud health and performance with tools like DataDog and Google Dataflow.
- Implement and manage logging and monitoring solutions using the EFK stack (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, and Kibana).
- Work closely with the Enterprise Platform Engineering team to ensure that cloud strategies and practices align with the overall IT strategy of Global Payments.
- Secure cloud environments in accordance with best practices in DevOps security.
- Maintain documentation and system architecture records for ongoing cloud projects.
- Liaise with third-party service providers to ensure service continuity and compliance.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, primarily with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and also with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes for managing containerized applications.
- Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in using Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure.
- Skilled in monitoring and operational intelligence tools such as DataDog, Google Dataflow, and the EFK stack.
- Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices.
- Excellent analytical skills to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Outstanding communication skills with high proficiency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
- Experience in a SaaS environment.
- A collaborative mindset and experience working in agile development environments.
As a member of Como within the Global Payments family, your contributions as a Cloud Engineer will directly impact millions of end-users worldwide. You will be utilizing cutting-edge cloud technologies to continuously enhance our platform's capabilities and performance, ensuring our customer engagement solutions push the boundaries of technology and service within the SaaS industry.
Key skills/competency
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Terraform
- DataDog
- Google Dataflow
- EFK Stack (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana)
- Cloud Security
- DevOps
How to Get Hired at Global Payments Inc.
- Research Global Payments Inc.'s culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD experience, using keywords from the Cloud Engineer job description.
- Showcase your projects: Prepare to discuss personal or professional cloud projects, especially those involving Terraform, DataDog, or the EFK stack.
- Practice technical skills: Be ready for in-depth questions on cloud architecture, DevOps security, and scaling containerized applications.
- Highlight collaboration and communication: Emphasize your experience working in agile teams and liaising with stakeholders and third-party providers.
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