Core Platform Engineer

As a Core Platform Engineer at Qodea, your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform, managing and automating infrastructure deployment using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes, and maintaining security controls to protect our cloud infrastructure. You will also engage in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to optimize performance and reliability, while contributing to compliance with industry regulations.

To excel as a Core Platform Engineer at Qodea, candidates should have a solid understanding of Google Cloud Platform architecture, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Docker. While a Google Cloud certification is preferred, a willingness to pursue certification is also valued, along with a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies in the cloud space.

At Qodea, we prioritize professional growth for our Core Platform Engineers by offering 10 dedicated learning days each year and regular opportunities for industry-recognized training and certifications. We believe in fostering a culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged, enabling you to develop skills that support both your career goals and our ambitious company objectives.

Qodea stands out as Europe’s largest Google Cloud-only digital consultancy with a focus on delivering ambitious projects across AI, security, and data. Our commitment as a certified B Corp means that we also value social impact, creating a unique workplace culture that marries technology with purpose. Our collective experience, talented team, and strong customer list further contribute to Qodea's distinctive position in the tech industry.

The work culture at Qodea is flexible, supportive, and encourages collaboration among peers. We have a casual yet ambitious atmosphere where every Core Platform Engineer is encouraged to share ideas, participate in community projects, and enjoy benefits like the option to work remotely for up to 90 days a year. Team bonding events and a focus on well-being make Qodea a great place to grow both professionally and personally.

In answering this question, delve into specific services you’ve used, such as Compute Engine or Kubernetes Engine, and describe how you've utilized them in previous projects. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, tying your experience back to how it can benefit Qodea's cloud solutions.

Talk about strategies you employ for cost management, such as rightsizing instances, utilizing reserved instances, or using tools like Cloud Cost Management. Provide examples of how you've implemented these strategies successfully in past roles, emphasizing your analytical skills.

Emphasize tools and methodologies you use, such as Stackdriver for monitoring or Prometheus for performance tracking. Describe a specific incident where you successfully diagnosed and resolved an issue, showcasing your problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss the security best practices you follow, such as implementing encryption, conducting audits, and using security controls. You may want to share an experience where you identified a potential security vulnerability and how you addressed it.

Iac is the practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through code and automation, ensuring consistency and reproducibility. Reference tools you’ve used like Terraform and provide an example where IaC improved the efficiency of a deployment.

Align your response to the role by mentioning languages you're proficient in, like Python or Go. Explain why you prefer them, such as their robustness or community support, and how you’ve applied these languages in cloud projects.

Choose a project that showcases your technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Discuss what made it challenging, the steps you took to overcome specific problems, and the results achieved, keeping it relevant to the role at Qodea.

Share your methods for staying informed, such as following industry blogs, taking courses, or participating in webinars. Discuss any specific trends you’re currently following that could impact Qodea's projects.

Talk about the importance of teamwork in cloud engineering and share examples of successful collaborations. Emphasize skills like communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to gather diverse perspectives to enhance project outcomes.

Your answer should reflect your alignment with Qodea's vision and values. Talk about your passion for Google Cloud technologies, interest in impactful projects, and admiration for the company’s commitment to social progress as a certified B Corp.