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Lead Cloud GCP Systems Engineer Gurgaon, India
Lead Cloud GCP Systems Engineer Description
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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.
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Technologies
- GCP
- Linux
- Networking
- CI/CD
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform/Ansible
- Python/shell
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Cloud Architect to turn requirements into deployable automation elements for cloud workloads
- Provide first-tier support for internal and external users
- Design, install, configure, and maintain cloud resources while developing recovery strategies
- Oversee monitoring and ensuring timely IaaS/PaaS upgrades to support growth
- Ensure fault-tolerance, high-availability, scalability, and security on GCP infrastructure and platforms
- Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated build and testing systems
- Oversee production deployment using multiple strategies
- Automate GCP infrastructure and platform deployment through Infrastructure as Code
- Automate system configurations using configuration management tools
- Employ and implement microservices concepts and best practices
- Support application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
- Address issues promptly with a mindset of continuous improvement
- Execute POCs to validate that proposed designs and technologies meet requirements
- Quickly learn and master services used within the environment
Requirements
- Background in production work on public cloud platforms with 8 to 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years on GCP
- Leadership capabilities with a minimum of 2 years leading teams
- Proficiency in GCP services including Compute, Storage, Data Tools, and Cloud Build
- Skills in GCP networking and security fundamentals
- Experience with container orchestration and GCP Container Registry
- Familiarity with Load Balancers, Auto Scaling, databases, and firewalls on GCP
- Competency in Backup and Recovery methodologies on GCP
- Qualifications in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform
- Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Packer, or Chef
- Skills in containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
- Background in administration and scripting with either Windows or Linux/Unix
- Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo
- Understanding of cloud migration and modernization into GCP using native tools
Nice to have
- Competency in coding with modern languages like Python, Groovy
- Showcase of 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.)
