Sr. GCP DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. DevOps Engineer (GCP) to join our team. The role is critical to the development of a cutting-edge reporting platform designed to measure and optimize online marketing campaigns.

The DevOps Lead Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DevOps practices on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to enable scalable, secure, and efficient development and deployment workflows. The role includes automating CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Automation and Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure on GCP.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters (GKE) for containerized workloads.
  
  
  

CI/CD Pipeline Development:

• Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build.
• Automate testing, integration, and deployment processes to ensure fast and reliable software delivery.
  
  
  

Monitoring and Reliability:

• Set up monitoring and logging using tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Implement strategies for system performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery.
  
  
  

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
  
  
  

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to align DevOps processes with project goals.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers to adopt DevOps practices and tools effectively.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for production incidents.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
  
  
  

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience:
• 3 - 6 years of experience in DevOps engineering, with 2+ years specializing in GCP.
• Cloud Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience with GCP services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.
• Automation Tools:
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager for infrastructure automation.
• CI/CD:
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, or similar.
• Containerization:
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Monitoring and Logging:
• Experience with monitoring tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.
• Programming and Scripting:
• Strong skills in Python, Go (GoLan), or Bash for scripting and automation.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools for secure code delivery.
• Experience in setting up and managing hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of database administration and optimization (Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Leadership qualities to mentor team members and drive DevOps best practices across projects.
  
  
  

Location:

Bengaluru

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent