GCP DevOps Engineer | Terraform, CI/CD & Multi-Cloud

Job Summary Synechron seeks an experienced GCP DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across Google Cloud Platform and multi-cloud environments. This role emphasizes hands-on cloud engineering, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software and data platforms. The ideal candidate will drive cloud-native adoption, optimize performance and costs, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and governance.

Software Requirements

Required Skills (Essential) Deep hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating workloads on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Proficiency with infrastructure as code using Terraform (and/or CloudFormation when applicable)

Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling

Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tooling

Experience with monitoring and logging (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring, Stackdriver)

Familiarity with security best practices, IAM, network security, and data protection in cloud environments

Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data management concepts

Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaboration tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

Preferred Skills Experience with cloud security services (Cloud IAM policies, encryption, KMS)

Multi-cloud exposure (AWS, Azure) in addition to GCP

Experience with CI/CD automation in enterprise-scale environments

Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and automation platforms

Overall Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP and across multi-cloud environments

Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment

Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment workflows

Collaborate with development, QA, data, and security teams to deliver reliable and secure platforms

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance, reliability, and cost of cloud workloads

Define and enforce cloud security controls, governance, and compliance requirements

Develop and maintain runbooks, architecture diagrams, and deployment guidelines

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for automation, observability, and reliability

Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in DevOps and cloud operations

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential & Preferred) Essential: Python, Bash (scripting for automation)

Preferred: Go, JavaScript/TypeScript (for tooling), other languages as needed

Cloud Technologies Essential: Google Cloud Platform fundamentals; experience deploying workloads in GCP

Preferred: Multi-cloud (AWS, Azure), cloud-native services (Cloud Run, Kubernetes, BigQuery, Pub/Sub)

Infrastructure as Code Essential: Terraform for cloud provisioning and automation

Preferred: CloudFormation or alternative IaC tools

Containerization & Orchestration Essential: Docker

Preferred: Kubernetes and related tooling (Helm)

Monitoring, Logging & Observability Essential: Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring/Stackdriver

Preferred: Centralized logging (ELK/EFK), AIOps tools

Security & Compliance Essential: IAM, encryption, secret management, vulnerability management

Preferred: PCI-DSS awareness, zero-trust concepts, security auditing

Development Tools & Methodologies Essential: Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred: CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), release governance

Databases & Data Management Essential: SQL/NoSQL basics; database access and security controls

Preferred: Cloud-native databases and data governance concepts

Experience Requirements 5+ years in cloud-focused DevOps/IT operations roles

Demonstrated experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines

Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders

Preference for experience in regulated industries or enterprise-scale environments

Alternative pathways: extensive hands-on multi-cloud projects or relevant certifications

Day-to-Day Activities Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP and multi-cloud environments

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows

Collaborate with developers, QA, security, and operations teams to meet requirements

Monitor performance and reliability; optimize costs and capacity

Maintain runbooks, deployment guides, and system documentation

Lead incident response and post-incident reviews; implement preventive measures

Mentor peers and promote DevOps best practices across teams

Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect/Engineer) or IaC/DevOps tools are advantageous

Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in cloud and DevOps domains

Professional Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Leadership and teamwork with the ability to mentor colleagues

Adaptability to evolving cloud technologies and business needs

Proactive approach to automation and process improvement

Time management and prioritization in dynamic environments

S​ YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT   Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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