Required Skills and Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

10+ years in DevOps, cloud architecture, or related roles.

3+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub).

Expertise in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, IaC, and containerization.

Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and GKE.

Familiarity with monitoring and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana).

Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or equivalent).

Deep understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and cloud architecture patterns.

Expertise in ArgoCD and Helm for Kubernetes-based deployments.

Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tools for provisioning and managing GCP resources.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Google Professional DevOps Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures or multi-cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and their interoperability with GCP.
• Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).