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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 take defined requirements and lead the development of the necessary automation elements to deploy production workloads
• Provide first tier support for internal and external users
• Design, install, configure, and maintain cloud resources while developing recovery strategies
• Monitor and evaluate cloud environments to ensure timely upgrades of IaaS/PaaS and software
• Ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security on GCP
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems
• Manage production deployment using multiple strategies
• Automate GCP 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
• Carry out POCs to ensure design/technologies meet requirements
• Quickly learn services used in the environment

• 8 to 12 years of experience with minimum 5 years of production experience on any public cloud
• Leadership experience and has led teams for at least 2 years
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough understanding of security, networks, and hybrid cloud
• Good understanding of GCP architecture and deployment architectures
• Basic understanding of/exposure to SRE
• Experience with GCP services such as Compute, Storage, Data tools, and Cloud Build
• Proficiency in GCP Networking fundamentals and Security fundamentals
• Expertise in container orchestration and container registry - GCR
• Proficiency in setting up load balancers, auto-scaling, databases, and firewall rules
• Working knowledge of backup and recovery methodology on GCP
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling like Terraform
• Competency in configuration management tools like Ansible, Packer, or Salt
• Familiarity with containerization like Docker and Kubernetes
• Skills in Unix/Linux administration, Unix shell scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in cloud migration/modernization using GCP native tools and migration toolset

• Coding skills in 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.)