Job Description:
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement robust Cloud architectures using GCP-native services for refactored applications from Data Center environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop or migrate CI/CD pipelines from other technologies like Jenkins to GCP Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy services
• Implement Code Quality gating and metrics in the CI pipelines using tools like SonarQube, Vulnerability Scanners like Veracode, Container scanners like Prisma Cloud etc.
• Support ongoing application deployments in various GCP environments like Development, Testing, UAT, Preproduction and Production
• Integrate Akamai with Global HTTP(S) Load Balancer to enable phased traffic cutover from Data Center to GCP workloads.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Terraform code for GCP environment deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to GCP infrastructure and services.
• Stay updated with the latest GCP features, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Working knowledge about Akamai integration is highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with GCP architecture and services.
• Proven experience in GCP cloud foundation build
• Proficiency in GCP services and concepts such as GKE, Artifact Registry, Cloud Armor, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Bigtable, Cloud Run services, Cloud Functions, Load Balancers, Cloud DNS, Shared VPC, Private Service Connect, Private Google Access, VPC Firewall rules and VPC Peering
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and IAM in GCP.
• Experience with Dynatrace, Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Technical Skills Required:
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Stackdriver, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Familiarity with Atlassian toolset - JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket
• Exposure to GCP Data engineering concepts and tools like Data Migration service, Dataflow and Datastream will be a plus.
• Experience with Apigee API management and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, key management, and identity management.
• Experience with cloud-native application development and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPC, VPN, and Partner interconnects.
Preferred Skills:
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies
• CI/CD tools - BitBucket, Jenkins, Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, ArgoCD, SonarQube
