DevOps Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform modules to automate cloud resource provisioning.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated application deployment.
• Configure and manage GCP Identity and Access Management (IAM), Workload Identity Federation (WIF), and service accounts following security best practices.
• Design and implement secure networking solutions, including VPCs, firewall rules, private networking, and connectivity across cloud environments.
• Deploy and manage GCP Load Balancers, Cloud Armor (WAF), SSL certificates, and traffic routing configurations.
• Deploy and support containerized applications using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run.
• Manage Compute Engine instances, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery resources.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Google Cloud Operations Suite (Cloud Monitoring & Cloud Logging).
• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot deployment issues, and resolve production incidents to ensure high platform availability.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management, and security remediation using Security Command Center and other security tools.
• Implement DevSecOps practices by integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and recommend cost-saving strategies without compromising performance.
• Collaborate with application development, security, networking, and infrastructure teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with organizational security, governance, and compliance standards.

Required Skills :

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience building and maintaining GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of IAM Roles, Policies, Service Accounts, and Workload Identity Federation (WIF).
• Experience with VPC Networking, Firewall Rules, Private Connectivity, and Cloud DNS.
• Knowledge of Cloud Load Balancers, Cloud Armor (WAF), and SSL/TLS configuration.
• Experience deploying applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run.
• Hands-on experience with Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and logging using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.
• Experience with Security Command Center, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.
• Good knowledge of Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Git version control and Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and security automation.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud migration or modernization projects.

Soft Skills :

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.