DevOps Engineer

Role Overview:We are looking for a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on optimizing and managing cloud-based solutions on GCP. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to build scalable, resilient, and efficient cloud infrastructures.Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Management- Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available GCP cloud infrastructures.- Automate the deployment and management of cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or CloudFormation.- Provision and manage GCP services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and others. CI/CD Pipeline Development- Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments.- Integrate GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar tools to ensure seamless, automated delivery and deployment of applications.- Support version control and deployment automation best practices to ensure consistent code quality and security. System Monitoring & Optimization- Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using Google Cloud Monitoring (Stackdriver), Prometheus, and Grafana.- Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure by actively managing capacity, load balancing, and network configurations.- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high system availability. Security & Compliance- Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices for identity management, access control, and data encryption.- Work with the security team to identify and mitigate risks, conduct audits, and comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.- Implement automated security testing and vulnerability scanning as part of the DevOps pipeline. Collaboration & Process Improvement- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to optimize cloud architectures and improve operational workflows.- Identify and recommend improvements for cloud infrastructure processes, automation, and security.- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the DevOps practices across the organization.Required Skills & Qualifications:- 4–6 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).- Proficiency in GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.).- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar.- Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Cloud Build.- Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, GKE).- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Stackdriver, Prometheus, and Grafana.- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.Preferred Qualifications:- Google Cloud Certified (e.g., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Associate Cloud Engineer).- Experience with Serverless computing (Google Cloud Functions, Cloud Run).- Familiarity with GitOps and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.- Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration.- Experience with DevSecOps and embedding security into DevOps practices.- Familiarity with networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancing, etc.) in GCP.What We Offer:- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges.- A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities for career development.