Google Cloud Platform Engineer (7-10 yrs)

Job Title : Cloud Platform Engineer.

7+ Years and Noida location.

Key Responsibilities :

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) :

- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.

- Ensure smooth integration of code changes and rapid deployment of applications.

Infrastructure Management :

- Manage and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

- Configure and monitor cloud environments (e.g, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises servers.

Monitoring and Performance Optimization :

- Experience with SRE best practices.

- Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g, Prometheus, Grafana).

- Analyze system performance and application metrics to identify and address bottlenecks.

Collaboration and Communication :

- Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and provide operational support.

- Facilitate communication between development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment.

Automation and Scripting :

- Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.

- Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation purposes.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement and enforce security best practices and policies for application and infrastructure.

- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g, PII, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA).

Incident Management and Troubleshooting :

- Respond to and resolve operational issues, outages, and incidents.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents.

Configuration Management and Documentation/Reporting :

- Manage application configurations and environment settings to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments.

- Document network configurations, policies, and procedures.

- Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and upgrades.

- Maintain an inventory of Servers, routers, firewalls, Virtual Machines, network assets and resources in CMDB.

Security Management :

- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.

- Respond to and manage security breaches or threats.

Collaboration and Coordination :

- Work closely with IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to implement and upgrade network solutions.

- Coordinate with other departments to ensure network solutions align with business needs.

- Participate in project planning and management activities related to network infrastructure.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g, Cloudbuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).

- Proficiency in Google Cloud - Cloud functions.

- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g Google Cloud, AWS, Azure and VMWare).

- Familiarity with IaC tools (e.g, Terraform, Ansible).

- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)

- Knowledge of network management tools and software.

Analytical Skills :

- Strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve network issues.

- Ability to analyze network performance metrics and make necessary adjustments.

Communication Skills/ Soft Skills :

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and support.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Education and Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience in Platform Engineering for a development, IT Production operations, or a related role.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications related to cloud platforms (e.g, Google Cybersecurity Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Familiarity with security practices and tools.