Platform Engineer Lead- GCP Infrastructure

7 - 12 years

19 - 34 Lacs

Posted:19 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team. In this role, you will take full ownership of complex cloud infrastructure projects, leading the design, implementation, and management of our scalable platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will collaborate with developers, operations, and security teams to deliver a robust, secure, and future-ready platform aligned with evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of GCP infrastructure components including compute, storage, networking, and Kubernetes Engine.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration management.
  • Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring, Stackdriver, and related GCP tools.
  • Ensure the platform meets high standards for availability, scalability, security, and compliance with best practices.
  • Optimize performance and cost efficiency across cloud resources.
  • Stay current with GCP innovations and broader cloud-native advancements.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Maintain clear and detailed documentation for infrastructure design, operational procedures, and best practices.
  • Contribute to incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or platform operations, including a minimum of 3 years with GCP.
  • Proven track record in designing and managing large-scale cloud infrastructure on GCP.
  • Expertise in core GCP services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Monitoring, and IAM.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
  • Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
  • Experience implementing infrastructure security and automation practices on GCP.
  • Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect or related certification preferred.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

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