Site Reliability Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with over 11 years of IT expertise. This role requires advanced knowledge in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and automation tools. You will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and applications to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Roles and Responsibilities : - Design and maintain Kubernetes (GKE, OpenShift) clusters, including upgrades, migrations, and microservices deployment. - Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm Charts, and Google Deployment Manager. - Automate integrations and processes across environments using Ansible, Jenkins pipelines, and Groovy scripts. - Build and containerize applications using Docker for Java Spring Boot and Node.js microservices. - Implement service mesh solutions like Istio and configure Ingress controllers for Kubernetes. - Collaborate on cloud infrastructure design and manage GCP components, including IAM, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, VPC, and Cloud DNS. - Integrate HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes/OpenShift for secure secret management. - Create and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, leveraging shared libraries for efficient automation. - Conduct performance tuning, autoscaling, and disaster recovery planning for cloud-based applications. - Develop custom images using Packer for tools like Jenkins, MySQL, and BI Connector. - Ensure robust monitoring and logging using tools like Kibana, Grafana, Splunk, and AppDynamics. - Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis for infrastructure and application issues. - Migrate legacy on-prem applications to modern cloud-native architectures on GKE and OpenShift. - Guide and mentor team members on best practices in DevOps, cloud engineering, and automation. Skills and Qualifications Required : - 11 years of IT experience, including roles in SRE, Cloud Engineering, System Administration, and Software Development. - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift. - Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, Helm Charts, and Google Deployment Manager. - Advanced scripting skills in Python, Shell, and Groovy for automation and maintenance tasks. - Experience in service mesh technologies like Istio and secure integration with HashiCorp Vault. - Strong knowledge of GCP services, including GCE, GKE, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and VPC configurations. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. - Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools such as Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, and AppDynamics. - Proficient in database technologies like MongoDB, MySQL, ProxySQL, and BI Connector. - Strong problem-solving skills and expertise in performance tuning and disaster recovery planning. - Knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, with a focus on collaboration and team guidance. - Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks. Technical Skills : - Cloud Platforms : Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Containerization and CD : Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), OpenShift - IaC Tools : Terraform, Google Deployment Manager - Service Mesh : Istio - SCM and Artifact Tools : Git, Nexus - Logging & Monitoring : Kibana, Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, Datadog - Languages : C, Java, Groovy, Python, Shell scripting - Configuration Management : Puppet, Ansible, Chef (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: pune, IN

Posted Date: 2/7/2025