About the Role :
We are looking for a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Expert to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GCP tools, cloud-native architectures, and modern DevOps practices. You will work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance of our cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Architecture & Design :
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized GCP cloud architectures.
- Evaluate and recommend GCP services (e.g., BigQuery, Pub / Sub, GKE, Cloud SQL, Vertex AI) for business use cases.
- Build CI / CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools.
Cloud Operations :
Manage and optimize GCP infrastructure including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Networking.Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and third-party tools.Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data backup & Compliance :Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, VPC Service Controls, and encryption standards.Ensure compliance with regulations (SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) by leveraging GCPs security features.Conduct security reviews and remediate :Work with developers, data engineers, and AI / ML teams to build and scale applications on GCP.Partner with finance teams for cloud cost optimization and budgeting.Mentor junior engineers on GCP best practices.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Technical Expertise :
4+ years of experience with cloud platforms, with at least 3+ years focused on Google Cloud Platform .Strong knowledge of Compute (GCE, GKE), Storage, Networking (VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Load Balancers) , and Security (IAM, KMS, Shielded VMs) .Proficiency with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub / Sub, Cloud Functions , and modern data / AI services.Hands-on experience with Terraform / Ansible , CI / CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, GKE) and serverless Skills :Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.Excellent communication and documentation (Preferred) :Google Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Professional Data EngineerGoogle Professional Cloud Security Engineer(ref : hirist.tech)