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We are seeking a talented Lead Cloud GCP Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and management of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions.

• GCP
• Linux
• Networking
• CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform/Ansible
• Python/shell

• Work closely with the Cloud Architect to lead the development of automation elements for deploying production workloads to our cloud environment
• Provide first-tier support for internal and external users
• Design, install, configure, and maintain cloud resources while developing recovery strategies for all systems
• Monitor and evaluate for timely upgrades and additions of IaaS/PaaS and software to meet growth requirements
• Ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security on Google Cloud Infrastructure and Platform
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems
• Handle Production Deployment using Multiple Deployment Strategies
• Automate Google Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Deployment with Infrastructure as Code
• Automate system configurations using configuration management tools
• Implement Microservices Concepts and Best Practices
• Enable application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
• Address issues promptly and respond positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Carry out POCs to ensure suggested design/technologies meet the requirements
• Quickly learn the services used in the environment

• At least 8 to 12 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years on any public cloud
• Leadership experience, having led teams for at least 2 years
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Security, Networks, and Hybrid Cloud
• Strong understanding of GCP Architecture and Deployment architectures
• Familiarity with SRE principles
• Expertise in GCP Services including Compute, Storage, Data tools, and Cloud Build
• Proficiency in GCP Networking fundamentals and Security fundamentals
• Skilled in Container Orchestration and Container Registry - GCR
• Experience with Load Balancer setup, Auto Scaling, databases, firewall rules, etc
• Working knowledge of Backup and Recovery methodology on GCP
• Competency in Infrastructure as Code Tooling like Terraform
• Skilled in Configuration management tools like Ansible, Packer, Salt, Chef, Puppet, etc
• Background in Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of windows or Linux/Unix administration and Unix shell scripting
• Capability to work with CI/CD Pipelines and tooling
• Experience in Cloud Migration / Modernization and leveraging GCP migration toolset

• Coding with modern languages like Python, Groovy
• Application development experience

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)