DevOps Engineer

GCP DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Synechron is looking for an experienced Google Cloud DevOps Administrator to join our Cloud Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a core focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). This role is responsible for designing, managing, securing, and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure to support high‑availability, scalable, and secure enterprise applications as part of Synechron’s digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage GCP infrastructure, with strong emphasis on GKE cluster setup, scaling, and security
• Configure, manage, and optimize networking and firewall rules to ensure secure access and compliance with organizational standards
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized workloads
• Monitor cloud environments, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance and availability improvements
• Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to align infrastructure with business requirements
• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and security audits
• Maintain detailed documentation for architectures, configurations, and operational processes
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new GCP features and best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud administration or infrastructure management
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience managing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) in enterprise environments
• Proven experience in managing production-grade cloud environments with high availability and security requirements
• Experience working in Agile / DevOps delivery models

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Docker & containerization
• Scripting: Bash and/or Python
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Cloud Build, Buildkite
• Cloud IAM, VPC, Firewall rules

Good to Have

• Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager
• Monitoring & Logging: Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Prometheus, Grafana
• Kubernetes configuration: YAML, Helm charts
• Cloud-native services: Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
• Experience with Anthos or hybrid cloud setups

Security & Compliance

• Strong understanding of IAM, network security, encryption, and vulnerability management
• Experience supporting security audits, compliance checks, and regulated environments
• Exposure to finance, fintech, or other regulated industries is an advantage but not mandatory

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• GCP Certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Associate Cloud Engineer are preferred

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with focus on infrastructure resilience
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver under tight timelines
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with cloud technology advancements

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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