Senior DevOps Engineer (GCP)

We are looking for a talented Senior DevOps Engineer to join our partner’s team and support the development and operation of a modern GCP-based data platform. You’ll work closely with DevOps, application, and data engineering teams to build scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient infrastructure.

Position Details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term
• Location: Remote
• Workload: Full-time
• English: B2+ / Upper-Intermediate or higher

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain highly available and cost-efficient cloud data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Work extensively with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud SQL.
• Develop and maintain Terraform configurations for GCP data services, networking, and deployments.
• Manage networking and deployment configurations for GCP data platform components.
• Design and maintain advanced CI/CD pipelines for data services, focusing on quality, security, and efficiency.
• Establish monitoring and observability across data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex data infrastructure and production issues and proactively identify potential risks.
• Implement cloud security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and threat modeling.
• Collaborate with application and data engineering teams to establish and improve operational standards.
• Support ongoing GCP migration initiatives by designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps Engineering role with significant hands-on GCP experience.
• Strong commercial experience building and operating data infrastructure on GCP.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud SQL.
• Advanced experience with Terraform, including infrastructure for GCP data services, networking, and deployments.
• Strong understanding of GCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, and private connectivity.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale GCP solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design robust and reliable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• English: B2+ / Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Technical Skills

• Cloud: GCP, BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage
• IaC: Terraform, preferably with experience developing reusable modules
• Kubernetes: Kubernetes / GKE, Docker
• CI/CD: Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Networking: GCP VPC, subnets, firewall rules, private service connectivity, hybrid cloud
• Scripting: Python, Bash
• Programming: Java, Go, Node.js, or similar
• Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar
• Data & Orchestration: Composer/Airflow, Dataproc, dbt - nice to have
• Security: IAM, CMEK, VPC Service Controls, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling
• Observability: Monitoring and logging solutions for cloud infrastructure and data pipelines

Nice to Have

• GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Professional Data Engineer.
• Experience with GCP migration projects.
• Experience working with modern data platforms and data engineering teams.
• Knowledge of dbt, Apache Airflow / Cloud Composer, or Dataproc.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Understanding of cloud security and compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with our international partner on a modern GCP data platform.
• Work with large-scale cloud infrastructure and modern data technologies.
• Collaboration with experienced DevOps, application, and data engineering teams.
• Professional growth and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• International and collaborative working environment.