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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

• Collaborate closely with the Cloud Architect to lead the development of automation for deploying production workloads in our cloud environment
• Provide first-tier support for both internal and external users
• Design, install, configure, maintain cloud resources, and develop recovery strategies
• Monitor and evaluate to ensure 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 testing systems
• Manage Production Deployment using Multiple Deployment Strategies
• Automate Google Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Deployment using 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 verify that design and technologies meet the requirements
• Quickly learn services used in the environment

• Overall 8 to 12 years of experience with a minimum 5 years in production on public cloud platforms
• Leadership traits and at least 2 years of team-leading experience
• Proficiency in GCP Architecture, and Security, Networks, Hybrid Cloud
• Experience with GCP Services - Compute, Storage, Data tools, and Cloud Build
• Skills in GCP Networking and Security fundamentals
• Understanding of Container Orchestration and Container Registry - GCR
• Set up of Load Balancer, Auto Scaling, databases, and firewall rules
• Working knowledge of Backup and Recovery methods on GCP
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform
• Competency with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Packer, or Salt
• Proficiency in containerization with Dockers and Kubernetes
• Background in Windows or Linux/Unix administration and Unix shell scripting
• Experience with CI/CD Pipelines and related tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• Capability to migrate and modernize workloads into GCP
• Knowledge of GCP migration tools such as Migration Center and Database Migration Service

• Coding experience with modern languages such as 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.)