GCP Cloud Consultant - Platform & AI Engineering

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Join a specialist cloud engineering consultancy delivering a high-profile global transformation programme. As a GCP Cloud Consultant, you will design, build, and operate modern cloud-native platforms on GCP. Key responsibilities include migrating core enterprise platforms from Microsoft Azure to GCP, developing infrastructure-as-code solutions, and implementing AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI.

Key Highlights
GCP Cloud Consultant role
Migrate Azure to GCP
Cloud-native platform engineering
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and delivery of a large-scale Azure to GCP migration programme
Build and operate cloud-native platforms using GCP services
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform
Support CI/CD pipeline development and automation practices
Work with Kubernetes-based workloads, primarily on GKE
Support the implementation of AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI and related GCP services
Technical Skills Required
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Vertex AI Terraform Kubernetes GKE
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote work
UK only
Nice to Have
Experience working in enterprise-scale or consultancy environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling

Job Description


GCP Cloud Consultant - Platform & AI Engineering

Fully Remote (UK Only)


A specialist cloud engineering consultancy is supporting a major global logistics organisation through a large-scale transformation programme, migrating core enterprise platforms from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As part of this programme, the consultancy is expanding its permanent engineering capability and is seeking a GCP-focused Consultant or Senior Consultant to join its cloud platform team.

This is a hands-on engineering role within a high-performing delivery environment, with strong emphasis on GCP platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and AI/ML enablement using Vertex AI.


The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a specialist cloud engineering team responsible for designing, building, and operating modern cloud-native platforms on GCP. You will work closely with senior engineers and architects to deliver scalable, secure, and production-grade cloud solutions as part of a major enterprise migration programme.

This role is ideal for someone with solid GCP experience who is looking to deepen their expertise in platform engineering, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AI/ML workloads.


Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of a large-scale Azure to GCP migration programme
  • Build and operate cloud-native platforms using GCP services (GKE, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, etc.)
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform
  • Support CI/CD pipeline development and automation practices
  • Work with Kubernetes-based workloads, primarily on GKE
  • Support the implementation of AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI and related GCP services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cloud, data, security, and application engineers
  • Contribute to best practices across cloud security, scalability, reliability, and cost optimisation


Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – essential
  • Practical experience with Vertex AI or other GCP AI/ML services – essential
  • Strong experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Good understanding of Kubernetes and containerised environments (preferably GKE)
  • Experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale or consultancy environments
  • Strong engineering mindset with ability to work across platform, data, and application layers


Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to Microsoft Azure in hybrid or migration environments
  • Experience working on cloud migration programmes
  • Knowledge of data platforms such as BigQuery or similar
  • Interest in AI/ML, MLOps, or data engineering practices
  • Experience working in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments


About the Role

This is a permanent opportunity within a specialist cloud consultancy delivering a high-profile global transformation programme. The role offers deep exposure to GCP platform engineering and AI-driven cloud solutions, with a clear progression path into senior engineering or architecture responsibilities.


Additional Information

  • Location: Fully remote (UK only)
  • Type: Permanent
  • Level: Consultant / Senior Consultant
  • Core focus: GCP platform engineering, Vertex AI, Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure-to-GCP migration


Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a GCP engineer looking to join a specialist environment delivering meaningful enterprise-scale cloud transformation work. You will gain hands-on experience with modern GCP and AI platforms, while building towards a long-term senior technical career path within a growing consultancy practice.


Apply now online for more information.


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