Full-Time

Senior Google Cloud Platform Engineer

Posted on 10/1/2024

TribalScale

TribalScale

11-50 employees

Agile digital transformation and product development

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role; based in Toronto with EST 9:00 AM–5:00 PM hours.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (2)
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Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
NoSQL
Data Science
SQL
Apache Kafka
Java
Gradle
Docker
Jenkins
Maven
Ansible
REST APIs
Splunk
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other public cloud environments.
  • Strong background in microservices architecture, including RESTful API development.
  • Proficiency in Java (with Spring Boot) and experience with Python and shell scripting.
  • Deep knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and experience managing containerized applications in the cloud (preferably GCP).
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging frameworks like Apache Kafka.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps culture, practices, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Gradle/Maven, BitBucket, Ansible).
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code.
  • Expertise in both SQL and NoSQL database technologies, with exposure to big data solutions.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, and real-time application monitoring.
  • Solid understanding of security principles, data encryption, and securing data at rest and in transit.
  • Experience with building real-time, high-availability, low-latency systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Work within our hybrid business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) to engineer production-quality code.
  • Architect, design, and implement microservices using Spring Boot and Java in a GCP environment.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and ensure their scalability and performance.
  • Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy and manage microservices.
  • Build and manage event-driven architectures, leveraging Apache Kafka and Confluent Cloud.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Gradle/Maven, BitBucket, and Ansible.
  • Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Design and maintain high-performance, low-latency, and high-availability systems.
  • Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal storage solutions for diverse data sets.
  • Implement proactive monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Splunk and Dynatrace.
  • Ensure security best practices, including data encryption (PKI, TLS, HTTPS) and securing data both in transit and at rest.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the financial industry

TribalScale helps large organizations navigate the digital era by applying Agile methods to transform teams, build digital products, and incubate new ventures. Its work includes redesigning and modernizing OTT offerings for media clients so users can access breaking news and other content through digital channels. The company combines consulting, product development, and partnerships to enable enterprise-wide change—from process improvements and brand development to backend support. What sets TribalScale apart is its collaborative approach: it provides strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a network of technology partners to accelerate delivery and growth, rather than just advice or one-off projects. The goal is to help enterprises grow their digital capabilities, launch successful products, and create/scale disruptive ideas in ways that align with their business objectives.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$3.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Senso AI partnership deploys generative AI agents revolutionizing knowledge work.
  • McCain Foods collaboration modernizes manufacturing with AI and cloud solutions.
  • Timothy Quinn appointed CTO on July 18, 2023, bolstering tech leadership.

What critics are saying

  • TribalScale Inc. files CCAA proceedings, triggering creditor protections now.
  • MNP LTD handles Tribalscale Inc. bankruptcy, halting operations immediately.
  • Thoughtworks and Globant capture contracts, eroding TribalScale's $12.9M revenue.

What makes TribalScale unique

  • TribalScale embeds teams with clients using AI-first agile methods for impact.
  • Launched FinScale magazine targeting financial services innovation in 2026.
  • Rebuilt ArriveCAN app via 2022 hackathon showcasing Canadian tech prowess.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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May 5th, 2025
TribalScale Launches FinScale: A New Digital Magazine Shaping the Future of Financial Services and Innovation

TribalScale launches FinScale: A new digital magazine shaping the future of financial services and innovation.

Newswire
Oct 20th, 2023
Tribalscale And Senso Ai Unveil Generative Ai Agents To Revolutionize Knowledge Work

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey to empower knowledge workers and enhance enterprise productivity. . .

PressRelease.com
Aug 1st, 2023
TribalScale partners with Senso AI to unleash Generative AI technology for enhanced software customization

TribalScale partners with Senso AI to unleash Generative AI technology for enhanced software customization.

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Jul 18th, 2023
Tribalscale Welcomes Timothy Quinn As Chief Technology Officer

Robert Brennan Hart named Director of Strategic Accounts . .

PressRelease.com
Jul 18th, 2023
TribalScale welcomes Timothy Quinn as Chief Technology Officer

TORONTO, July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com) - TribalScale, a global digital innovation firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Timothy Quinn as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Robert Brennan Hart as a Director of Strategic Accounts.

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