Analyst, Cloud Platform Engineer

Job Purpose

The Cloud Platform Engineer will be responsible for developing standards for, configuring, tuning, securing, and assisting in the implementation of a variety of cloud platforms for Panera Bread. The right candidate should be comfortable creating automation, deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, custom dashboards, and detailed technical documentation. The Cloud Platform Engineer will work as a part of a cross-functional team that creates well architected solutions that solve difficult business problems quickly, yet completely.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and document standard usage patterns and reference architectures for key cloud platforms.
• Demonstrate mastery over Google Cloud Technologies like Apigee, GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
• Partner with application teams as they migrate to the cloud and adopt our supported platforms.
• Assist our DevOps resources in the creation of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and applications.
• Develop Terraform (IAC) code and modules for GCP and other cloud technologies.
• Create automation as needed to support our core platforms, following the standard SDLC.
• Work closely with our security team to make sure that our platforms and applications are following the best modern security practices.
• Work to make our environments more consistent, resilient, and recoverable.
• Participate in the Agile Safe process to track our efforts in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Certifications or formal training in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Mulesoft are considered a plus.

Core Competencies & Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Quick learner with a high level of adaptability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the following areas:
  • Apigee
  • API design and management
  • Networking and load balancing
  • Database technologies
  • DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitoring and logging tools
  • Financial operations (FinOps)
  • Cloud security and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Software delivery lifecycle

Working Conditions

• Required travel – Newton or STL support Center for team events as needed

Physical Requirements

• While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards

Direct Reports

• This position will not have any direct reports

Saint Louis Support Center