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Title: Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Resource
Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite)
Contract – W2
Job Description:
We are seeking a Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Resource having 8 years of professional experience with IaC expertise designs, deploys, and manages scalable, secure Google Cloud environments using code, primarily Terraform. They automate infrastructure lifecycle, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage containerized apps using GKE. Key skills include Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Python/Bash, and Kubernetes.
This role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, adherence to DevOps and Agile practices, and ownership of service quality and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for provisioning Google Cloud Platform resources.
- Architecture Design: Propose and implement cloud technical architectures, including VPCs, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity between Google Cloud Platform and on-premise environments.
- Pipeline Development: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitLab) to automate infrastructure updates, patching, and testing
- Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and manage secure, high-performance Google Cloud Platform resources (VPCs, GKE, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI).
- Automation: Create CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Ansible, or similar tools to automate infrastructure deployment.
- System Optimization: Implement monitoring, perform troubleshooting, and ensure cost optimization of Google Cloud Platform services.
- Containerization: Manage containerized workloads using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Security & Governance: Implement security best practices such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), data encryption, and network security services like Cloud Armor
- Operational Excellence: Monitor system health, perform root-cause analysis for incidents, and optimize Google Cloud Platform environments for both performance and cost efficiency
Mandatory Technical Skills & Competencies
- Google Cloud Platform Platform: Deep knowledge of Google Cloud services.
- IaC Tools: Proficiency in Terraform.
- Scripting/Programming: Expertise in Python, Bash, or Go.
- DevOps/CI/CD: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build.
- Container Technology: Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Ownership mindset and production‑grade engineering discipline
Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
Salary : $50 - $60