Cloud Platform Engineer

About Brite PaymentsFounded in 2019, Brite Payments is a Swedish fintech and a leader in Instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments. With connections to over 3,800+ banks, Brite enables consumers to pay directly from their bank account (also known as Pay by Bank) in real-time.With no signup or card details required, users authenticate using their bank’s usual ID method, which is not only convenient and secure but provides merchants with fast fund settlement, zero chargebacks, and reduced costs.Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brite operates across 27 European markets, utilising local payment rails, open banking, and our own proprietary infrastructure, Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN).Want to join us on our journey? The future is Brite! 💡About the roleAt Brite Payments, we’re looking for a seasoned Cloud Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to be the backbone of GCP competence within our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in architecting, optimizing, and scaling our cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency across our organization. What You Will DoArchitect and Optimize GCP InfrastructureProvide GCP Expertise and LeadershipImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Establish Monitoring and Reliability StandardsOptimize Cloud Costs and Resource UsageEnable Self-Service and AutomationChampion SRE and Reliability Best PracticesSupport Deployment and Operational WorkflowsRequired SkillsDeep GCP Knowledge: Proven expertise in architecting, implementing, and managing GCP infrastructure, including practical experience with services such as AppEngine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery.Infrastructure Automation Proficiency: Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to drive efficient and scalable cloud management practices.Monitoring and Observability Experience: Strong background in using tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana for maintaining system health and visibility.Containerization and Orchestration: Proficient in containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration to support efficient scaling and resource usage in cloud environments.Scripting and Automation Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash, enabling you to create scalable and reusable automation solutions for cloud infrastructure management.Performance Optimization Abilities: Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving performance issues within cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.Incident Management Experience: Familiarity with incident response practices and a proactive approach to minimizing service interruptions and maintaining uptime.Bonus Skills ⭐Cost Management and Optimization on GCPCI/CD Workflow KnowledgeSite Reliability Engineering (SRE) PrinciplesCloud-Native Development InsightsWhat's in it for you?Work fully remotely from anywhere in the EU with B2B contractPaid vacation days and paid sick leave ✈️Enjoy freedom from working time reports or trackersCollaborate with top talent in the industry on cutting-edge fintech technologyMake an impact on the product stack, solutions and work framework3-step hiring processConversation with Engineering Manager call (60 minutes)Team meeting 1-2 people, during which the team might present a case or live coding for the common discussion (60 minutes)Meeting with Engineering Lead (30-40 minutes) + Background Clearance Check and Personality TestingFAQ 💭Do we provide equipment? Yes.Do we use tracking tools? No.Is it a flexible or fully remote position? It's a EU remote position with a chance to fly to HQIs there a test assignment? Yes, there is a live codingWhy is this position open? We are expanding our team to support business growthIf you're excited about remote work and advancing with a leading company in the fintech industry, this is your call to action! Dive into a role where your contributions are valued, and every day is a new opportunity to excel. Your journey with Brite starts here! 🚀