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Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.\nJob Description:\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled GCP Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and manage the cloud infrastructure that powers Generative AI (GenAI) applications at scale. In this role, you will leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Vertex AI, IBM Watsonx, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (GKE) to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance AI solutions. 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