Senior DevOps Team Lead - GCP Specialist

Role Overview Description: You are sought after to take on the role of an experienced DevOps Team Lead with a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to steer the cloud infrastructure strategy and operations for Ripplehire. Your responsibilities will encompass providing hands-on technical leadership focusing on GCP services, particularly GKE, networking, and optimization strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, implementation, and management of the GCP-based infrastructure - Architect and optimize GKE clusters for enhanced performance, reliability, and cost efficiency - Design and implement secure VPC architectures, subnets, and firewall rules in GCP - Establish comprehensive logging and monitoring systems utilizing GCP's native tooling - Drive initiatives for cost optimization across GCP resources - Mentor team members on GCP best practices and implementation patterns - Collaborate with development teams to deploy CI/CD pipelines in GCP Required Technical Skills: - GCP Expertise (Primary Focus): - 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 in 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 - General DevOps Skills: - 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 in scaling infrastructure for high-traffic applications About Uplers: Our aim at Uplers is to facilitate reliable, simple, and prompt hiring. We are committed to assisting all our talents in discovering and applying for pertinent contractual onsite opportunities and advancing in their careers. We are prepared to address any grievances or challenges you may encounter during the engagement. (Note: Numerous other opportunities are available on the portal. Based on the assessments you clear, you have the option to apply for them as well). If you are prepared for a fresh challenge, a stimulating work environment, and a chance to elevate your career, seize the opportunity today. We eagerly anticipate your application!,