Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Optel Group; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optel Group is searching for a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer in India to spearhead the design and stability of our cloud infrastructure for Cloud and SaaS products. You will be the primary expert on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while working closely with engineering teams to maintain a seamless, automated, and secure environment.

The role demands hands-on experience in GCP, proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and an ability to troubleshoot complex incidents. Join us in optimizing our cloud performance and ensuring availability!

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Advanced skills with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
• Experience securing and working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure for Cloud and SaaS products.
• Manage network topology, identity management, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and optimize cloud performance.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

GitLab CI/CD

Cloud Networking Concepts

High-availability Environment Support

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Terraform

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and stability of our core cloud infrastructure, heavily supporting our flagship Cloud and SaaS products. Sitting within the Cloud Operations team, you will be our primary Google Cloud Platform (GCP) expert, ensuring our infrastructure remains highly available, secure, and scalable. By taking ownership of the infrastructure layer, you will work closely and collaboratively with our entire engineering organization—including Development, QA, and DevOps—to create a seamless, automated, and secure environment for our teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure, acting as the primary driver for our GCP environments for our Cloud and SaaS product lines.
• Own the overarching network topology, identity management, and security policies for our cloud footprint.
• Write, manage, and deploy enterprise‑grade Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with the broader technical team (not just DevOps) to ensure seamless integration between core infrastructure and our GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex, high‑level infrastructure incidents and continuously optimize cloud performance and costs.
• Act as the technical authority on GCP infrastructure, guiding long‑term modernization efforts and architectural decisions while complementing the team's existing Azure expertise.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Extensive, hands‑on architectural and engineering expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is an absolute must. (Working knowledge of Azure is a plus, but GCP is the primary focus).
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.
• Proven experience working with and securing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of enterprise cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, routing, firewalls, and multi‑cloud transit architectures.
• Strong background supporting high‑availability Cloud and SaaS production environments.
• Highly collaborative mindset with a proven ability to independently drive technical projects while working closely across multiple engineering and product teams.