Google Cloud Application Innovation Engineer

Slalom is a modern technology consulting company focused on delivering innovative solutions for clients. The Google Cloud Application Innovation Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based application solutions, ensuring scalable and AI-powered applications are successfully delivered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into innovative and scalable application solutions on Google Cloud
• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications using modern software architectures, microservices, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE, Cloud Run)
• Architect and implement solutions that integrate Generative AI capabilities into existing or new applications on Google Cloud, leveraging Vertex AI, Gemini APIs, and related tools to enhance user experiences with features like intelligent search, personalized recommendations, automated content creation, and chatbots
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment, testing, and infrastructure provisioning
• Utilize a wide range of Google Cloud services, including but not limited to GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Datastore/Firestore, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery, to build robust and scalable applications
• Adapt existing applications to follow cloud-native best practices and leverage Google Cloud products and services for enhanced scalability, performance, and security
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and Google Cloud’s security frameworks
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing
• Stay up to date with the latest Google Cloud technologies and trends, contributing to the team’s knowledge base and continuously improving the team’s development practices

Skills

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, or other cloud-native languages
• Strong experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes/GKE
• Solid understanding of modern software development principles, design patterns, and best practices for cloud-native applications
• Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on services like BigQuery, Cloud Run, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation in the context of Google Cloud applications
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure management
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while effectively engaging with clients to understand their needs and provide technical guidance
• Experience with application lifecycle management, DevOps automation, and modern system integration patterns is a plus
• Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Developer, Professional Cloud Architect) or willingness to obtain certification within a defined timeframe

Benefits

• Meaningful time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with a match
• A range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Short/long-term disability
• Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

Company Overview

• Slalom Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm that designs and builds strategies and systems to help its clients It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.slalom.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Slalom has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 215 in 2025, 258 in 2024, 250 in 2023, 614 in 2022, 254 in 2021, 220 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.