Software Development Engineer II

Job Summary :We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and charged-up engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 3- 6 years of experience, a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a passion for automating, optimizing, and securing our software development and deployment processes. This role is critical for maintaining and enhancing our infrastructure's scalability, reliability, and performance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love solving complex problems, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities :Infrastructure Management : - Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as IAM, Compute Engine, VPC, and Load Balancers. - CI/CD Pipeline Development : Develop, maintain, and enhance robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, TravisCI, or equivalent, to ensure rapid and reliable software releases. - Automation & Scripting : Write, test, and deploy automation scripts using languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby to streamline operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning. - Monitoring and Alerting : Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using tools such as ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Datadog, Prometheus, Loki, or Filebeat to ensure service health and proactive issue detection. - Database Operations : Provide operational support and automation for database systems, including MySQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). - Version Control : Utilize Git proficiently for source code management, branching strategies, and collaboration within the engineering team. - Collaboration : Work closely with development and QA teams to troubleshoot production issues, optimize application performance, and promote a DevOps culture across the organization. - Containerization (Bonus) : Assist in the deployment and management of containerized applications, with a focus on Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Requirements Education : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience : - 3- 6 years of experience in a DevOps Engineer role or a closely related infrastructure/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) field. - Cloud Proficiency: Strong, demonstrable experience with core GCP services including IAM, Compute Engine, VPC, and Load Balancers (LB). - Version Control : Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git. - CI/CD Tools : Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, TravisCI, or equivalent. - Databases : Familiarity with both MySQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). - Scripting : Solid scripting skills using Bash, Python, Ruby, or similar languages for automation. - Monitoring/Logging : Experience in implementing monitoring solutions using tools like ELK, Datadog, Prometheus, Loki, Filebeat, etc. Desired Qualifications (A Plus) :- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible. GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer). Skills & Competencies :- Problem-Solving : Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail. - Communication : Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Adaptability : Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced environment. (ref:hirist.tech)