GCP DevOps and Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a skilled GCP DevOps and Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Google Cloud Platform with strong DevOps practices to drive operational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) in addition to GCP
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools
• Experience with database administration and data migration
• Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps)
• Additional certifications in cloud or DevOps domains

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (primary), AWS, Azure
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Cloud Formation
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, GKE
• CI/CD: Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Scripting: Python, Bash, Go
• Monitoring: Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Security: IAM, Secret Management, Security Scanning
• Networking: VPC, Load Balancing, CDN

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong project management and prioritization abilities
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
• Experience in mentoring junior team members

Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2- 4 years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles
• Strong experience with GCP services and infrastructure management
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform
• Expert knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and security principles
• Professional certification in GCP (Professional Cloud Architect, Professional DevOps Engineer, or equivalent)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions using GCP services including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and configuration management tools to automate cloud resource provisioning and management
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Jenkins, or similar tools to enable rapid and reliable software delivery
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and other observability tools to ensure system reliability and performance
• Manage container orchestration using GKE, implementing best practices for cluster management, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices architecture and containerization strategies
• Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational procedures
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including IAM policies, network security, and compliance requirements
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs while maintaining performance and reliability
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide production support and incident response