Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer

Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer

Dallas, TX, Chicago IL, New York

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team. You will be responsible for taking ownership of complex cloud infrastructure solutions, leading the design, implementation, and management of our platform built on Google Cloud Platform. You will collaborate closely with developers, operations teams, and security professionals to ensure our platform is robust, future-proof, and meets the ever-evolving needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and manage our GKE infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and containerization services (Kubernetes Engine)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems using Google Cloud Platform tools to proactively identify and troubleshoot platform issues
• Ensure the platform is highly available, scalable, secure, and compliant with industry best practices
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes offerings and advancements in cloud technologies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Optimize the platform's efficiency and performance, ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Document infrastructure design, operations procedures, and best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in DevOps, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years focused on Google Cloud Platform
• Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform
• Strong experience with container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE)
• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Monitoring, and IAM
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with infrastructure security best practices and security automation on Google Cloud Platform
• Bonus: Certifications in Google Cloud Platform technologies (e.g., Google Cloud Platform Certified Professional Cloud Architec