Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer with a passion for building robust, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure? We are looking for a talented and motivated GCP DevOps Engineer to join our fully remote team, based out of Sydney, Australia. In this full-time role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform, driving our CI/CD strategies, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems.
As a GCP DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline our software delivery processes. You will champion infrastructure-as-code principles, leverage cutting-edge automation tools, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote-first environment and are eager to make a significant impact on our cloud infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Ansible.
- Administer and optimize container orchestration platforms, primarily Kubernetes, and manage application deployments using Helm charts.
- Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and services seamlessly into the existing infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner, contributing to incident response.
Required Skills & Tools:
- Proven professional experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Extensive experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins, including pipeline scripting and job configuration.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with strong hands-on experience using Ansible.
- Solid understanding and experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
- Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (VPC, firewalls, load balancing) and security best practices on GCP.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with other IaC tools like Terraform.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Knowledge of database administration on GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- GCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or similar certifications.
- Experience with GitOps methodologies.
What We Offer:
This is a full-time remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from your preferred location in Sydney, Australia. You will receive a competitive salary ranging from USD 80,000 – 110,000 / year, commensurate with your experience and skills. We foster a collaborative and supportive remote work environment, provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, and engage in challenging projects that push the boundaries of cloud technology.
