Google Cloud Specialist

Job Summary

Design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure and automation on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support 24x7 healthcare operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture & Deployment

• Design and deploy Kubernetes clusters using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) optimized for container orchestration of microservices and AI workloads.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, or similar Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Create and manage Google Cloud Storage buckets for secure storage of structured/unstructured clinical data, ensuring proper access policies and encryption.

Automation & CI/CD Pipeline

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployments, updates, and rollback processes.
• Develop automated deployment workflows using Google Cloud Build and integrate with container registries and monitoring tools.

System Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Configure Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Security Command Center to track system performance, security events, and compliance posture.
• Implement auto-scaling strategies to dynamically allocate resources based on workload demand, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Security & Compliance Management

• Enforce strict security controls: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), firewall rules, and encryption both at rest and in transit.
• Align cloud architecture with healthcare compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, ABDM, FedRAMP, HITRUST, and SOC certifications.
• Coordinate security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reporting for VC and partner due diligence.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Develop and test disaster recovery plans including multi-region failovers and backups ensuring high availability of critical hospital AI services.
• Implement data backup strategies compliant with healthcare regulations and optimize recovery time objectives (RTO).

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with development, AI research, and product teams to align cloud solutions with feature requirements and scalability needs.
• Document infrastructure setups, operational runbooks, and security policies.
• Participate in sprint reviews, technical calls, and VC demos to showcase architecture robustness and security compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Google Cloud Platform infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build or comparable tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry regulations: HIPAA, GDPR, ABDM, FedRAMP, HITRUST certifications.
• Knowledge of scalable storage solutions and data handling compliant with healthcare standards.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation for cloud services.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, collaborative startup environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on digital health or healthcare SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Healthcare API implementations (FHIR, DICOM, HL7).
• Experience with federated learning, privacy-preserving AI techniques, or secure data access frameworks.
• Certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Kubernetes Engine Specialist, or Certified HIPAA Professional.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build and run India's first GPT-4 hospital automation platform on a world-class cloud infrastructure.
• Flexible and dynamic startup work environment with remote-friendly practices.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture emphasizing innovation, compliance, and impact.
• Competitive salary, stock options, and professional growth opportunities.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $500.00 per month

Work Location: Remote