Cloud Engineer - GCP

What you get to do::

• Lead the design and development of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architectures
• Create scalable, resilient cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Design and migrate applications across GCP and AWS, optionally Azure, and OCI platforms
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and optimize existing infrastructure

• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions in Google Cloud (GCP) and AWS, leveraging services like EKS, GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, and Cloud SQL
• Design and optimize GCP and AWS networking (VPC, Interconnect, Cloud Load Balancing, VPN, Private Link)
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Policies
• Work with Google Anthos, Kubernetes, and container-based architectures
• Optimize AWS and GCP cost and performance, ensuring efficiency across environments
• (Optional) Provide expertise in Azure, and OCI when needed

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable Kafka and Kubernetes clusters to support development and production environments
• Implement best practices for Kafka and Kubernetes operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka and Kubernetes infrastructure to meet development team needs

• Implement cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, networking, and security services
• Ensure seamless integration with existing systems across multi-cloud platforms

• Assess and migrate on-premises applications to the Google Cloud
• Develop and execute cloud migration and deployment strategies, ensuring security and performance
• Work with Terraform, Deployment Manager, and CloudFormation for IaC-based deployments

• Implement cloud security measures and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and other industry standards
• Define cloud architecture standards and best practices for a secure cloud environment

• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Implement DevOps practices for streamlined deployment and operations

• Provide technical support for cloud infrastructure and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, availability, and security issues
• Support production environments and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation when required

• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends
• Participate in training programs, certifications, and industry events

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered

Professional Certifications:

• GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect (Advantage)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, OCI Cloud Architect Associate

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions across multiple cloud platforms
• Primary Expertise: Deep hands-on experience in Google Cloud (GCP) and AWS
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures and solutions
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka, including setup, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Kubernetes (GKE), including experience with container orchestration, Helm charts, and Kubernetes operators
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) and source control management (Git)
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Python)
• Experience in automating infrastructure deployment using IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cloud governance models
• (Optional) Hands-on experience with Azure, and OCI cloud architectures

Preferred Certifications:

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Optional)
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional (Optional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Optional)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Preferred for Kubernetes expertise)

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking

What you can look forward to::