Role: Lead DevOps Engineer (GCP – Google Cloud)
Location: Remote
Engagement: Permanent, Full-Time
Start: TBC
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer (GCP) to drive reliability, scalability, and performance across production environments. You will lead an SRE/DevOps team, implement automation and observability practices, and ensure system uptime while fostering a culture of engineering excellence within Google Cloud.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor SRE/DevOps engineers, driving team growth and performance
Act as technical authority on SRE practices within GCP environments
Ensure system reliability, uptime, and performance across production systems
Implement DevOps and SRE best practices with a focus on automation and scalability
Drive observability using tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Stackdriver
Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GCP-native tools
Troubleshoot complex incidents and implement root-cause fixes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform stability
Apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager, etc.)
Manage team workload and stakeholder expectations
Promote a proactive, blameless incident management culture
Essential Skills & Experience
3+ years in a leadership role within SRE/DevOps environments
Strong hands-on experience with GCP services and infrastructure
Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Solid UNIX/Linux administration skills
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Shell scripting
Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Stackdriver)
Understanding of security, compliance, and cost optimisation in GCP
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Degree/Diploma in IT or equivalent experience; GCP certifications advantageous
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