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
SYNECHRON’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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