DevOps Engineer - GCP

Job Description

Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on optimizing and managing cloud-based solutions on GCP. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to build scalable, resilient, and efficient cloud infrastructures. Key Responsibilities: ?? Cloud Infrastructure Management Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available GCP cloud infrastructures . Automate the deployment and management of cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform , Google Cloud Deployment Manager , or CloudFormation . Provision and manage GCP services, including Compute Engine , Kubernetes Engine (GKE) , Cloud Storage , BigQuery , and others. ?? CI/CD Pipeline Development Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments. Integrate GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI , or similar tools to ensure seamless, automated delivery and deployment of applications. Support version control and deployment automation best practices to ensure consistent code quality and security. ??? System Monitoring & Optimization Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using Google Cloud Monitoring (Stackdriver), Prometheus , and Grafana . Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure by actively managing capacity, load balancing, and network configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high system availability. ?? Security & Compliance Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices for identity management, access control, and data encryption. Work with the security team to identify and mitigate risks, conduct audits, and comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Implement automated security testing and vulnerability scanning as part of the DevOps pipeline. ?? Collaboration & Process Improvement Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to optimize cloud architectures and improve operational workflows. Identify and recommend improvements for cloud infrastructure processes, automation, and security. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the DevOps practices across the organization. Required Skills & Qualifications: 4?6 years of hands-on experience in DevOps , with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Proficiency in GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform , Google Cloud Deployment Manager , or similar. Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins , GitLab CI , CircleCI , or Cloud Build . Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, GKE). Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Stackdriver , Prometheus , and Grafana . Familiarity with version control systems like Git . Preferred Qualifications: Google Cloud Certified (e.g., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Associate Cloud Engineer). Experience with Serverless computing (Google Cloud Functions, Cloud Run). Familiarity with GitOps and tools like ArgoCD or Flux . Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration. Experience with DevSecOps and embedding security into DevOps practices. Familiarity with networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancing, etc.) in GCP. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges. A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities for career development.