Senior GCP Platform Engineer - United States

Photon•United States,

1d•$48,000 - $168,000

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team. You will be responsible for taking ownership of complex cloud infrastructure solutions, leading the design, implementation, and management of our platform built on GCP. You will collaborate closely with developers, operations teams, and security professionals to ensure our platform is robust, future-proof, and meets the ever-evolving needs of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of experience in DevOps, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years focused on GCP
Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale cloud infrastructure on GCP
In-depth knowledge of GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Monitoring, and IAM
Proficiency with scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning on GCP
Experience with infrastructure security best practices and security automation on GCP

Nice To Haves

Experience with container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) a plus
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) a plus
Certifications in GCP technologies (e.g., GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect) Bonus

Responsibilities

Design, develop and manage our GCP infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and containerization services (Kubernetes Engine)
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems using GCP tools to proactively identify and troubleshoot platform issues
Ensure the platform is highly available, scalable, secure, and compliant with industry best practices
Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP offerings and advancements in cloud technologies
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Optimize the platform's efficiency and performance, ensuring cost-effectiveness
Document infrastructure design, operations procedures, and best practices