Google Cloud Operations Engineer (10-12 yrs)

Years of Experience - 10+ total

Relevant Experience - 4 years

WFO, Noida

Job Title : Google Cloud Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities :

- Use CI/CD pipelines to implement changes, ensure smooth integration of code changes and rapid deployment of applications.

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

- Implement changes/ updates to database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships.

- Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and scripts.

- Use ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data integration and migration.

- Monitor and analyze database performance to identify and resolve issues.

- Implement indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques to improve database performance.

- Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to protect against data loss.

- Regularly test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data can be restored effectively.

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

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

- 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.

- Use scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.

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

- Enforce security best practices and policies for application and infrastructure.

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

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

- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents in close interaction with vendors and service providers.

- 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

- 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 :

Skills :

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

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

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

- Knowledge of Load Balancers and WAF (e.g F5-ASM, Cloud Armor, Global Load Balancers, F5-LTM, etc.)

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

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

- Familiarity with network security practices and tools.

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

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

- 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 software development, IT operations, or a related role.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications related to cloud platforms (e.g, Google Cybersecurity Professional,

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Familiarity with security practices and tools