Google Cloud Platform Cloud / DevOps Engineer

Introduction:

We are seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer – DevOps Engineer to join our team onsite in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform while enabling CI/CD automation, infrastructure reliability, and security best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar IaC tools
• Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE)
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Cloud Monitoring and Logging
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and cloud-native architectures
• Implement security best practices, IAM policies, and compliance standards in Google Cloud Platform
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
• Optimize cloud costs, performance, and scalability
• Participate in on-call rotation and production support as needed

Requirements:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in Cloud / DevOps Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Expertise in Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build)
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Shell
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments
• Knowledge of cloud networking, VPCs, load balancing, and firewalls
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Cloud Platform Certifications (Associate Cloud Engineer / Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with SRE practices
• Knowledge of security tools and best practices in Google Cloud Platform
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments