Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Engineering

Salary £65,000-75,000 + share options

Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

The Role

Prolific is a leading platform that connects researchers with participants for high-quality data collection. Our Cloud Platform team is seeking a Cloud Engineer to help manage and optimize our multi-cloud infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing and maintaining our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure.
• Managing and optimizing our Kubernetes deployments in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2 and ISO-27001 standards in our GCP environments.
• Troubleshoot and enhance GCP setup for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and implement automation strategies for increased efficiency.
• Act as the technical point-of-contact for GCP and Kubernetes-related queries.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform services and architecture.
• Strong expertise in Google Kubernetes Engine and Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Demonstrated experience in container orchestration using GKE and Kubernetes at scale.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing and maintaining SOC2 and ISO-27001 compliance in GCP environments.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing GCP disaster recovery best practices.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Python and/or Typescript

Nice To Have

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Associate Cloud Engineer certification is a plus.
• Experience with AWS, CloudFormation, and CDK is a bonus but not essential 
• Experience with Github Actions and/or CircleCi is a bonus

Why Prolific is a great place to work

We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity.

Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.

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