Senior DevOps Engineer (GCP)

About Proxify

Proxify is a developer-focused network built to match talent with remote opportunities. Joining means becoming part of a vetted network where you can explore available options with top international companies in the USA, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience to join our fast-growing Network. You will play a key role in building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, improving CI/CD processes, and ensuring system reliability and security.

This is a long-term, full-time remote engagement. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and deliver impactful features in real products.

Main responsibilities

• Automate provisioning, deployment, and monitoring processes using modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast and reliable software delivery
• Collaborate closely with development teams to support build and release processes
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through effective monitoring and alerting
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues in staging and production environments
• Implement and uphold security best practices across infrastructure and pipelines
• Support containerization and orchestration workflows using Docker and Kubernetes
• Contribute to DevOps strategy, architecture decisions, and process improvements
• Participate in an agile team environment, continuously optimizing workflows and automation

Requirements

5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability, or Infrastructure Engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g., Cloud Run, Compute Engine, IAM, Cloud Storage, VPC).
Solid understanding of IaC tools, especially Terraform.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes via GKE).
Good scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana).
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

GCP certifications (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional DevOps Engineer).
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud setups.
Knowledge of cloud security and compliance (e.g., IAM best practices, audit logging).
Experience with service mesh (e.g., Istio) or API gateways.
Prior experience working in fully remote, distributed teams.
Contributions to open-source DevOps tools or cloud-native projects.
Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in GCP.
Familiarity with agile development and DevSecOps practices.

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