Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.
The opportunity
At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.
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The role
As a Lead Cloud Engineer, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring [7+ years] of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.
You will thrive in this role if you are:
- A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
- A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
- Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
- Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)
Role responsibilities:
- Design, deploy and manage secure GCP infrastructure with Terraform, including reusable modules, remote state and environment promotion.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes, with code review, policy checks and automated validation.
- Design and operate cloud networking: VPC architectures, subnets, firewall rules, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS and load balancing.
- Set up hybrid connectivity with Cloud VPN or Cloud Interconnect and manage shared networking across projects.
- Apply IAM least privilege, organization policies, service accounts and secrets management across projects.
- Set up monitoring, logging and alerting with Google Cloud Operations Suite, Prometheus or Grafana.
- Improve availability, performance and cost efficiency, and support incident response and root cause analysis.
- Automate recurring operational tasks with Python or Bash.
- Use AI assistants such as Gemini and Claude to develop and review infrastructure code, and to speed up documentation and troubleshooting.
- Set infrastructure standards, review changes and mentor other engineers.
- Work with application, security and delivery teams, and document designs and runbooks.
Must have qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:
- [7+ years] in cloud or infrastructure engineering, including [3+ years] of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
- Expert-level infrastructure and networking skills within GCP, including VPC design, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, shared VPC, and VPN or Interconnect.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform building and maintaining infrastructure as code.
- Working knowledge of core GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage and IAM.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and Python or Bash
- Experience designing landing zones, resource hierarchy and governance on GCP.
- Experience with AI-native delivery, using AI assistants to develop code and automate infrastructure work, with familiarity with Gemini and Claude.
- Experience guiding technical work or mentoring other engineers.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with client teams.
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Nice to have qualifications
- Google Cloud certification, such as Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
- Experience with data center to GCP migrations.
- Experience operating Kubernetes (GKE)
- Experience with observability tools such as Cloud Operations Suite, Prometheus and Grafana.
If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.
The benefits
This is a FTE position based in United States, with a Salary between 115k to 130k annually, depending on experience and location.
Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:
- Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
- Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
- Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.
Your application process
Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.
We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.
About Valtech
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
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