GCP Cloud 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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