3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Cloud Engineer, with hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure.
Proven experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes Engine, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and others.
Experience in automating cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or GCP Cloud Build).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Familiarity with GCP networking, security (IAM, VPC, Firewall rules), and monitoring tools (Stackdriver).
Cloud & DevOps Tools:
Experience with Git for version control and collaboration.
Familiarity with GCP-native DevOps tools like Cloud Build, Cloud Source Repositories, Artifact Registry, and Binary Authorization.
Understanding of DevOps practices and principles, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, and Monitoring/Alerting.
Security & Compliance:
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM, network security, and data encryption.
Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to cloud computing (e.g., GDPR/CCPA, HIPAA, or PCI).
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Certifications (Preferred):
Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification (preferred).
Other GCP certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect or Associate Cloud Engineer are a plus.
DevOps certifications like Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or AWS/GCP DevOps certification are advantageous.