Vsquare Systems - GCP Platform Engineer - IAC Terraform (5-8 yrs)

Role : GCP Platform Engineer

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud-based infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Develop and maintain cloud architectures, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient.

- Implement automation and CI/CD pipelines for GCP-based infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Deployment Manager.

- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate GCP services with existing platforms.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve infrastructure-related issues across GCP environments.

- Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and proactively address potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

- Ensure adherence to security best practices, such as identity management, access controls, and data encryption.

- Stay up-to-date with GCP product offerings and industry best practices to implement continuous improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services like Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, etc.

- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevOps methodologies.

- Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration in cloud environments.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or Go.

- Hands-on experience with GCP monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Stackdriver, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging).

- Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization practices.

- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) :

- Google Cloud certifications such as Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect.

- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

- Experience with data engineering and machine learning on GCP.

- Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and serverless frameworks (e.g., Cloud Run).

- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.