Solution Engineer

Analyze and research cloud-native tools and frameworks to design innovative Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions that meet client requirements. Support the T-Systems Public Cloud Product Management Team to build and define solutions based on customer and market feedback. Contribute to the implementation of cloud solutions, automation, and service improvement initiatives using Google Cloud technologies. Participate in technical workshops and assist in pilot and proof-of-concept projects. Collaborate with senior architects and engineers to review client workloads, provide technical support, and align solutions with Google Cloud best practices. Assist in client proposals and presentations throughout the customer engagement lifecycle, from pre-sales to implementation. Support the review of existing customer environments to identify areas for improvement, including cloud migration planning using Google Cloud services. Build and customize automated cloud-native solutions, applying Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles with tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Contribute to the solution portfolio by creating templates, defining new features, and preparing technical documentation. Collaborate with DevOps teams and support troubleshooting efforts for cloud-based system environments. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, and/or DevOps practices, or cloud solutions (internships, part-time positions, or academic work also count! ). Foundational knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and key services such as Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Firebase. Familiarity with working on modern software development using Python, NodeJS, or Java. A fundamental understanding of cloud networking, automation, and security practices. A collaborative and problem-solving mindset with an eagerness to learn and grow in a high-performance team environment. Strong communication skills in English; additional language skills such as German are a plus. Google Cloud Certification: Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect is a bonus. Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity topics (e.g., VPC, Cloud VPN, Load Balancers). Experience building distributed systems or microservices applications is an advantage.