Cloud Platform Lead Engineer (GCP Platform Experience)

at  Groupon

Join Our Cloud Transformation Journey
Are you a cloud engineering expert with a passion for leading cutting-edge projects on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? At Groupon, we’re embarking on an exciting migration journey from AWS to GCP, and we need a dynamic Cloud Platform Lead Engineer to drive this transformation. If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in reshaping our cloud infrastructure and guiding our talented team through this change, we want you on our team.
About Us
We are part of Groupon, a Nasdaq-listed company renowned for revolutionizing local commerce worldwide. With millions of users relying on our platform each month, our teams across the globe collaborate to create solutions that are indispensable in everyday life. Join us in making a significant, positive impact on a global scale.
Your Role
As the Cloud Platform Lead Engineer, you will be instrumental in migrating our e-commerce platform from AWS to GCP. Beyond this critical project, you will drive strategic initiatives to optimize our cloud infrastructure, ensuring it remains resilient, cost-effective, and scalable. This role requires deep GCP expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to mentor a team with strong AWS backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Migration Leadership: Play a leading role in the migration of our e-commerce platform from AWS to GCP, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition.
• Platform Strategy: Define and implement cloud platform strategies that align with business goals, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Architecture Advisory: Provide expert guidance on platform architecture and setup, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability on GCP.
• Mentorship: Mentor and support engineers new to GCP, helping them transition their AWS skills to the new platform.
• Best Practices: Identify and implement industry best practices for cloud infrastructure, including application/microservice deployment on GCP.
• Technical Leadership: Conduct hands-on work as needed, resolving complex technical issues and supporting the engineering team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance and cost-effectiveness of our GCP infrastructure.
• Innovation Advocacy: Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP services and features, advocating for their adoption where beneficial.

We’re Excited About You Because You Have

• Experience: Extensive experience with GCP, including hands-on work with Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and other key services.
• Certifications: GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, or Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.
• Migration Expertise: Proven experience leading cloud migration projects, especially from AWS to GCP.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Bash), and experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of mentoring and guiding engineers effectively.
• Agile Practices: Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Nice to Have

• E-commerce Experience: Background in the e-commerce sector or similar high-traffic, high-availability environments.
• AWS Knowledge: Understanding of AWS services and architecture.
• Hybrid Cloud Expertise: Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and strategies.

Why Join Us

• Critical Impact: Lead a major cloud migration project and shape the future of our cloud infrastructure.
• Innovation: Drive the adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies and strategies, making a tangible impact on our success.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a team of talented engineers.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for career advancement within a global leader in local commerce.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a market-competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now
Ready to lead our cloud transformation and drive innovation at Groupon? We want to hear from you. Join us on this exciting journey and be a key player in our transition to GCP.
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• Migration Leadership: Play a leading role in the migration of our e-commerce platform from AWS to GCP, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition.
• Platform Strategy: Define and implement cloud platform strategies that align with business goals, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Architecture Advisory: Provide expert guidance on platform architecture and setup, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability on GCP.
• Mentorship: Mentor and support engineers new to GCP, helping them transition their AWS skills to the new platform.
• Best Practices: Identify and implement industry best practices for cloud infrastructure, including application/microservice deployment on GCP.
• Technical Leadership: Conduct hands-on work as needed, resolving complex technical issues and supporting the engineering team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance and cost-effectiveness of our GCP infrastructure.
• Innovation Advocacy: Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP services and features, advocating for their adoption where beneficial