Cloud DevOps Engineer (Google Cloud Platform) - Auburn Hills, MI Hybrid and W2 Contract Only

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

DevOps
Cloud DevOps
GCP
Google Cloud Platform
GKE
IaC
Google Cloud Storage
Cloud Functions
BigQuery
ELK
Terraform
Jenkins
Bash
PowerShell
Grafana
GitOps
ChatOps

Job Details

Role Description: Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud and DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and efficient cloud infrastructure, as well as streamlining our DevOps processes. You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate workflows, enhance system reliability, and optimize cloud resources while following best practices in cloud security and governance. Your expertise will directly influence the speed and quality of our software delivery pipeline.

  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Automate and optimize deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Work with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for efficient application delivery and scaling.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices in the software development lifecycle.
  • Implement and enforce cloud security best practices across Google Cloud environments.
  • Monitor cloud resources and optimize cost and performance across Google Cloud Platform services.
  • Implement automated testing and validation within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality and stability of releases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, DevOps processes, and application performance.

"Required Skills:

7-8 years of experience in Cloud

  • Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), including services like Google Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and BigQuery.
  • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with experience using Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar tools.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPC, load balancing, DNS) and cloud security best practices (IAM, service accounts, encryption).
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Stackdriver.
  • Solid understanding of version control systems (Git) and the software development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture design and implementation specifically in Google Cloud.
  • Strong skills in optimizing cloud costs and performance in Google Cloud Platform environments.
  • Proven ability to implement advanced DevOps practices such as GitOps and ChatOps.
  • Experience with building and managing cloud-native applications that scale efficiently in Google Cloud Platform.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Google Cloud Certified is highly desirable.
  • Experience with serverless computing using services like Cloud Functions or Cloud Run.
  • Familiarity with machine learning workloads on Google Cloud and managing related infrastructure."

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