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We are seeking a talented Lead Cloud GCP Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and management of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions.

If you are passionate about cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and optimizing cloud-based environments, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our cloud strategy and drive innovation. We require an experienced Architect who can contribute to critical application and product development projects.

Technologies

• GCP
• Linux
• Networking
• CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform/Ansible
• Python/shell

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Cloud Architect to lead the development of automation for deploying production workloads in our cloud environment
• Provide first-tier support for both internal and external users
• Design, install, configure, maintain cloud resources, and develop recovery strategies
• Monitor and evaluate to ensure timely upgrades and additions of IaaS/PaaS and software to meet growth requirements
• Ensure fault-tolerance, high-availability, scalability, and security on Google Cloud infrastructure and platform
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated build and testing systems
• Manage Production Deployment using Multiple Deployment Strategies
• Automate Google Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Deployment using Infrastructure as Code
• Automate system configurations using configuration management tools
• Implement Microservices Concepts and Best Practices
• Enable application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
• Address issues promptly and respond positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Carry out POCs to verify that design and technologies meet the requirements
• Quickly learn services used in the environment

Requirements

• Overall 8 to 12 years of experience with a minimum 5 years in production on public cloud platforms
• Leadership traits and at least 2 years of team-leading experience
• Proficiency in GCP Architecture, and Security, Networks, Hybrid Cloud
• Experience with GCP Services - Compute, Storage, Data tools, and Cloud Build
• Skills in GCP Networking and Security fundamentals
• Understanding of Container Orchestration and Container Registry - GCR
• Set up of Load Balancer, Auto Scaling, databases, and firewall rules
• Working knowledge of Backup and Recovery methods on GCP
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform
• Competency with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Packer, or Salt
• Proficiency in containerization with Dockers and Kubernetes
• Background in Windows or Linux/Unix administration and Unix shell scripting
• Experience with CI/CD Pipelines and related tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• Capability to migrate and modernize workloads into GCP
• Knowledge of GCP migration tools such as Migration Center and Database Migration Service

Nice to have

• Coding experience with modern languages such as Python, Groovy
• Application development experience

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)