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. Originally posted on Himalayas