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GCP Engineer

Apex Systems
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job#: 3030420

Job Description:

(100% Remote ) - GCP Cloud Engineer -

  • $71.00 - $75.00 / Hourly Rate **

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (100% Remote) GCP Cloud Engineer !! This will be an Est. "2 Month Contract" with possible extension, opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Commercial Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply .

  • HOW TO APPLY *** Email a Resume to: tcopley @apexsystems.com
  • Job Title: GCP Cloud Engineer
  • Location: *** 100% Remote ***
  • Contract Layout: Est. "2 Month Contract" with possible extension
  • Contract Rate: $71.00 - $75.00 / Hourly on W2
  • REQUIREMENTS ***
  • Able to Eligible / Able to Work on W-2 without Sponsorship
  • 1-2 Years of GCP Cloud Engineering Experience
  • 3 Years of Cloud Engineering/DevOps/Software Engineering or Similar Experience

Job Responsibilities

Cloud Engineering & Delivery

  • Design, build, and operate cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, performance, and security.
  • Implement GCP-based data platforms supporting batch, streaming, analytics, and AI/ML use cases using services such as BigQuery, Bigtable, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, Looker, and Vertex AI.
  • Build and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar) for consistent, repeatable cloud environments.
  • Contribute directly to greenfield platform builds as well as modernization and migration of existing workloads into GCP.

Platform Operations & Optimization

  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Google Cloud Operations (Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Trace, Error Reporting).
  • Perform hands-on performance tuning and cost optimization, including query optimization, storage tiering, data lifecycle management, and rightsizing resources.
  • Assist with platform cost modeling and actively identify opportunities for cost savings across environments.
  • Participate in on-call or operational support rotations as needed to ensure platform stability.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

Salary : $71 - $75

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