Google Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

CI/CD
GCP services
Python
Shell
FinOps
IAM- Cloud Security
GitHub Actions
Cloud Security
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Storage
Kubernetes
Terraform
GitHub

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Google Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization technologies. As a Google Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, managing, and improving cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes that enable the rapid delivery of high-quality applications and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Cloud Build.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.
  • Configure and manage Kubernetes (GKE) clusters and containerized workloads.
  • Monitor cloud resources using Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent monitoring tools.
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are in place and tested.
  • Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to implement DevSecOps practices.
  • Manage and optimize costs of cloud infrastructure.
  • Implement logging and alerting strategies for proactive issue detection and resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and internal policies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or Cloud Engineer role.
  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, IAM, VPC, etc.
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or similar.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, Cloud Build).
  • Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages: Python, Shell, Bash, or Go.
  • Experience with monitoring/logging systems (e.g., Stackdriver, Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture best practices.
  • FinOps – Cloud Cost Optimization: Experience with cloud cost management tools, budgeting, and cost-saving strategies.
  • IAM – Cloud Security: Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management principles and implementation in cloud environments.
  • GitHub Actions: Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation and workflow management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Google Cloud Platform Professional Certification (e.g., Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks like CIS, NIST, or ISO 27001.
  • Experience with service meshes (e.g., Istio), GitOps practices, and API gateways.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a DevOps culture.
  • Knowledge of SonarQube /similar software
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