Devops Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated DevOps Engineer with 5 to 7 years of hands- on experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, particularly on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in infrastructure, such as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud-native technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for optimizing cloud infrastructure performance and cost. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Functions, Cloud Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, artifact repositories, and version control systems; enforce GitOps practices across environments. Leverage Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures to support microservices and modern application deployments. Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate environment provisioning. Implement observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Google Cloud Monitoring for real-time system insights. Ensure best practices in cloud security, including IAM policies, encryption standards, and network security. Integrate and manage service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd for secure and observable microservices communication. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. Drive initiatives for cloud cost management and suggest optimization strategies for resource efficiency. Document technical architectures, processes, and procedures; ensure smooth knowledge transfer and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Security, and Architecture teams to streamline deployment workflows. Preferred candidate profile 5+ years of DevOps/Cloud Engineering experience, with at least 3 years on GCP. Proficiency in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps toolchains. Strong experience with CI/CD tools, GitHub/GitLab, and artifact repositories. Deep understanding of cloud networking, VPCs, load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs. Expertise in monitoring and logging frameworks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring). Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation tasks. Knowledge of data backup, high-availability systems, and disaster recovery strategies. Familiarity with service mesh technologies and microservices-based architecture. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. Effective communication and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.