DevOps Infrastructure Engineer L2 (GCP)

Summary

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Infrastructure Engineer L2 specializing in Google Cloud Platform to architect, maintain, and optimize our cloud-native infrastructure. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring system reliability, security, and cost-efficiency while managing complex containerized environments. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of modern deployment strategies, enforce strict service level agreements, and serve as a key technical resource for our IT operations, bridging the gap between development and infrastructure teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage container orchestration solutions using Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker to ensure high availability and performance.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management through Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles.

• Implement GitOps workflows and utilize Helm charts to streamline application deployment and version control.

• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and logs using Prometheus and Grafana to proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Enforce cloud security best practices and conduct regular cost optimization initiatives to maximize resource efficiency within GCP.

• Provide ITIL/ITSM-aligned support, adhering to defined SLAs for incident management, problem resolution, and service continuity.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges and improve overall system stability.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-7 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure roles.

• Proven expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and architecture.

• Strong proficiency in containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.

• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GitOps methodologies and Helm chart management.

• Competence in observability tools, including Prometheus and Grafana, for monitoring and alerting.

• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM frameworks and the ability to manage SLA-based support operations.

• Skills in implementing cloud security measures and strategies for cost reduction.

Originally posted on Himalayas