Cloud Engineer (GCP)

Company: Paymentology
Location: Silver City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Paymentology , we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard and Visa cards at scale - across more than 60 countries. Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart. We’re looking for a Cloud Engineer (GCP) to design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure powering our global payments platform. As a senior technical specialist, you will own cloud architecture decisions across Google Cloud Platform, contribute to multi-cloud implementations, and ensure our infrastructure meets strict performance, security, and regulatory requirements. If you're an expert in GCP, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code, and thrive in complex, high-availability environments, this is your opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure in a truly global fintech environment. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform. Define, implement, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform to ensure repeatable and reliable deployments. Architect, build, and support multi-cloud environments aligned with business and platform strategy. Implement and maintain cloud security controls aligned with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and other regulatory standards. Maintain cloud migration initiatives from on-premises environments to GCP, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance. Continuously optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency, scalability, observability, and resilience. Optional: Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes (GKE) clusters and Kafka platforms to support distributed, high-throughput systems. What it takes to succeed: Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure engineering roles. Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform and cloud-native architecture principles. Advanced knowledge of Terraform and modern DevOps tooling for Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation. Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security best practices. Experience operating in regulated, high-availability, or payments environments. Ability to operate autonomously as a trusted technical owner, solving complex, multi-system challenges and influencing cloud standards across teams. Strong understanding of GCP global architecture including Regions, Zones, and Global VPC design. Strong IAM expertise covering roles, service accounts, and least privilege implementation. Ability to design scalable VPC architectures including hub-and-spoke and Shared VPC models. Good networking fundamentals including subnets, routing, and GCP firewall rule configuration. Good to have experience with APIGEE/API gateway. ?Nice to have: ? Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE) and Kafka in production environments. At Paymentology , it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Keywords: Paymentology, Las Cruces , Cloud Engineer (GCP), IT / Software / Systems , Silver City, New Mexico