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Plotly Dash Enterprise Admin/Engineer - Google Cloud Platform / Kubernetes
Posted Today by Trinite Consulting Group LLC
Senior Platform Engineer for Plotly Dash Enterprise Admin/Engineer, Azure to Google Cloud Platform Migration100% RemoteD...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Google Cloud Platform
Posted 2 days ago by Tranzeal, Inc.
Job SummarySeeking a hands-on Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Technical Lead with strong experience in Google Cloud...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid in Oakland, California
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Posted 2 days ago by Tranzeal, Inc.
Google Cloud Platform & Infrastructure ManagementDesign, implement, manage, and support infrastructure solutions on...
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- Location Hybrid in Oakland, California
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GCP AI Engineer - Agentic AI - Contract - London - Outside
Posted 2 days ago by Method Resourcing Solutions Ltd
OverviewWe're looking for experienced, hands-on GCP AI Engineers to support a major global financial services organisati...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
GCP AI Engineer - Agentic AI - Contract - London - Outside
Posted 2 days ago by Method-Resourcing
OverviewWe're looking for experienced, hands-on GCP AI Engineers to support a major global financial services organisati...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Technical Lead
Posted 2 days ago by Tranzeal, Inc.
Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Technical Lead with strong hands-on ex...
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- Location Remote or Hybrid in Oakland, California
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About Our GCP Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a gcp contractor do?
Organisations bring in GCP contractors to design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure and services on Google's cloud platform, which has established strong market share in data engineering, machine learning, and analytics workloads alongside its broader infrastructure and platform capabilities. Contract engagements involve GCP architecture design, infrastructure-as-code implementation, data platform work using BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, machine learning workloads on Vertex AI, containerised application deployment on Google Kubernetes Engine, and security and governance configuration across GCP environments. GCP contractors are in demand across technology companies, media organisations, retail, and data-intensive businesses that have standardised on Google's platform.
GCP contractors are expected to have deep practical knowledge of the core GCP service portfolio. BigQuery is one of the most commonly required GCP skills in the UK market, reflecting the platform's strength in large-scale analytical workloads. Experience with GKE for Kubernetes-based application deployment, Cloud Run for serverless container workloads, Cloud Composer for workflow orchestration, and the Vertex AI platform for machine learning is widely expected for platform-focused roles. Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform for GCP resources is a near-universal expectation alongside native GCP tooling. Security knowledge covering GCP IAM, VPC configuration, and compliance with relevant frameworks is increasingly expected as GCP implementations mature. Relevant certifications including GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Data Engineer are well regarded and frequently listed as requirements.
What is the market like for gcp contractors?
The market for GCP contractors is a smaller but well-established segment of the UK cloud contracting market, with particular depth in data engineering, analytics, and AI workloads where BigQuery and Vertex AI have achieved strong adoption. While AWS and Azure generate higher overall contract volumes in the UK, GCP's dominance in specific technical niches, particularly large-scale SQL analytics and machine learning pipelines, means that GCP specialists can command rates equivalent to or above those available for generalist cloud engineers. The media and retail sectors, where Google's analytics and advertising ecosystem creates natural GCP adoption, are consistent sources of GCP contract demand.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do gcp contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for gcp roles in Manchester typically range from £550 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many gcp vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 gcp contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to October 2026.