Job Description:Senior DevOps Team Lead - GCP SpecialistAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced DevOps Team Lead with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to help drive our cloud infrastructure strategy and operations. This role requires hands-on technical leadership with a focus on GCP services, particularly GKE, networking, and optimization strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, implementation, and management of our GCP-based infrastructureArchitect and optimize GKE clusters for performance, reliability, and costDesign and implement secure VPC architectures, subnets, and firewall rules in GCPEstablish comprehensive logging and monitoring systems using GCP's native toolingDrive cost optimization initiatives across our GCP resourcesMentor team members on GCP best practices and implementation patternsCollaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines in GCPRequired Technical SkillsGCP Expertise (Primary Focus):- Extensive experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including advanced configurations, scaling, and upgrades- Deep knowledge of GCP networking: VPC design, subnet architecture, and firewall configuration- Proven experience implementing comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions with GCP's Cloud Logging and Monitoring- Demonstrated success in optimizing GCP costs through resource management and architecture decisions- Experience with GCP IAM and security best practicesGeneral DevOps Skills:- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm preferred)- CI/CD pipeline design and implementation- Container orchestration and microservices architecture- Production troubleshooting and performance optimization- Incident management and responseQualifications5+ years of DevOps experience with at least 3 years focusing primarily on GCP environmentsGCP Professional certifications preferred (Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer)Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineersStrong understanding of cloud security principles and best practicesExperience scaling infrastructure for high-traffic applicationsNote: While experience with other cloud platforms is valuable, this role requires demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience specifically with GCP as your primary cloud platform.About Company:There is a joy in helping people build their careers and seeing them progress. There is satisfaction in helping people pay it forward. Talent acquisition and employee referrals gives us a view into the inherent goodness of humanity. We are in the business of making recruiting effortless, human and delightful. We today serve 500K+ employees in 25+ countries through our SAAS offering - RippleHire. RippleHire is a winner in Nasscom Emerge50 enterprise category, picked as a futuristic HR technology by People Matters. What pleases us the most is that our customers compete and win awards basis the change we co-create. We are building an authentic organisation. An organisation with a judgement free culture where people are free to be & do their best. This way, all your energies are focussed on helping our customers succeed and realise value. This reflects in our hiring practices (50% diversity ratio) and our Glassdoor rating (4.9). Join us if you wish to marry your skill set with impact.
