Middle DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a Middle DevOps Engineer (GCP). Responsibilities: • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible. • Cloud Platform Management: Administer and optimize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments, including IAM roles, VPCs, network peering, and billing management. • CI/CD & GitOps: Build, optimize, and maintain automated pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI. Implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure and application repositories. • Containerization & Orchestration: Manage containerized applications running on Docker and Kubernetes. • System Automation: Write efficient scripts (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) to automate operational routines, security patching, and system maintenance. • Platform & Observability Integration: Integrate enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., performance and resource optimization tools like IBM Turbonomic) into existing GCP setups. • Collaboration & Operations: Partner with cross-functional technical teams, participate in shift coverage/patching cycles, and troubleshoot infrastructure issues to meet SLA standards. Requirements & Qualifications: • GCP Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, IAM, VPC networks, GKE, service accounts). • IaC Expertise: Strong skills with Terraform (module design, state management) and Ansible for configuration management. • CI/CD & Automation: Experience configuring Jenkins pipelines and GitLab CI/CD. Familiarity with GitOps principles. • Scripting: Proficiency in Bash, Powershell and Python. • Containers: Direct experience with Docker and basic to intermediate Kubernetes administration. • Networking & Security: Practical understanding of cloud networking (subnets, routing, firewalls, peering) and cloud security best practices. • Server Administration: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat) and Windows Nice to have: • Experience with cloud optimization and monitoring platforms (e.g., Turbonomic, Datadog, Prometheus, Crowdstrike). • Knowledge of Windows Server administration / PowerShell scripting alongside Linux setups. • Experience with Azure We offer*: • Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible • A competitive salary and good compensation package • Personalized career growth • Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) • Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing • Education reimbursement • Memorable anniversary presents • Corporate events and team buildings • Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers