Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

DevOps Architect

with expertise in

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

to design, implement, and optimize robust DevOps solutions for our cloud-native and hybrid applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of GCP services, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD practices. They will play a pivotal role in driving automation, scalability, and reliability across our software delivery pipelines and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture Design:

Design robust and scalable cloud architecture solutions on AWS or Google Cloud Platform. Develop architectural blueprints and detailed documentation.


2. Kubernetes Expertise:

Design and implement Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration. Optimize Kubernetes configurations for performance and scalability.


3. Networking:

Design and implement GCP networking solutions, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, and load balancers. Ensure secure and efficient interconnectivity between cloud resources.


4. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE):

Implement SRE best practices to ensure reliability, scalability, and observability of cloud services. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues in collaboration with DevOps and engineering teams.


5. Cloud Best Practices:

Define and implement cloud best practices for security, cost optimization, and performance. Conduct periodic reviews and audits of GCP environments to ensure adherence to best practices.


6. Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and project managers. Provide technical guidance and support during project planning and execution phases.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


10+ years in DevOps, cloud architecture, or related roles.


3+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub).


Expertise in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, IaC, and containerization.


Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and GKE.


Familiarity with monitoring and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana).


Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or equivalent).


Deep understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and cloud architecture patterns.


Expertise in ArgoCD and Helm for Kubernetes-based deployments.


Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tools for provisioning and managing GCP resources.

Certifications (Preferred):

Google Professional Cloud Architect. Google Professional DevOps Engineer.
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Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with hybrid cloud architectures or multi-cloud strategies. Familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and their interoperability with GCP. * Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).