Senior DevOps Team Lead - GCP Specialist

You have an exciting opportunity to join Ripplehire as a Senior DevOps Team Lead - GCP Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of the GCP-based infrastructure. Your expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically in GKE, networking, and optimization strategies, will be crucial in driving the cloud infrastructure strategy and operations. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, implementation, and management of GCP-based infrastructure - Architect and optimize GKE clusters for performance, reliability, and cost - Design and implement secure VPC architectures, subnets, and firewall rules in GCP - Establish comprehensive logging and monitoring systems using GCP's native tooling - Drive cost optimization initiatives across GCP resources - Mentor team members on GCP best practices and implementation patterns - Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines in GCP Required Technical Skills: - Extensive experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including advanced configurations, scaling, and upgrades - Deep knowledge of GCP networking: VPC design, subnet architecture, and firewall configuration - Proven experience implementing comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions with GCP's Cloud Logging and Monitoring - Demonstrated success in optimizing GCP costs through resource management and architecture decisions - Experience with GCP IAM and security best practices - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm preferred) - CI/CD pipeline design and implementation - Container orchestration and microservices architecture - Production troubleshooting and performance optimization - Incident management and response Qualifications: - 5+ years of DevOps experience with at least 3 years focusing primarily on GCP environments - GCP Professional certifications preferred (Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer) - Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers - Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices - Experience scaling infrastructure for high-traffic applications If you are ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career, don't hesitate to apply today. Join Uplers and Ripplehire to take your career to the next level!,