DevOps Engineer (GCP)

Particle41; Mexico; On-site; PHP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Particle41 is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer (GCP) to enhance software development and IT operations. Your role involves collaborating with development and operations teams to automate processes, manage GCP infrastructure, and ensure system reliability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, has experience with GCP services, and strong skills in scripting languages. Join us to impact the efficiency and reliability of our customers' software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software developers and system administrators.
• Design and manage automation processes.
• Maintain GCP infrastructure for scalability and reliability.
• Develop monitoring solutions for health and performance.
• Implement security best practices in deployment.
• Provide support for development and operations teams.

Skills

GCP services

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ruby)

Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD concepts and tools

Monitoring solutions (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging)

Problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Terraform

Git

Job description

As a DevOps Engineer (GCP) at Particle41, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our software development and IT operations processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software development and IT operations, with a focus on automating and streamlining processes to achieve efficient and reliable software delivery for our customers. You will work closely with development and operations teams of our customers to build, deploy, and maintain critical systems, ensuring the reliability and scalability of the customers' infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and objectives of projects.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and configurations.

Automation and Tooling

• Design, implement, and manage automation processes for software build, deployment, and configuration.
• Evaluate, select, and implement tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency of the development and deployment processes.

Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain GCP infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Deployment Manager, and others.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process, including build, test, and deployment phases.

Monitoring and Performance

• Develop and implement monitoring solutions using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging to ensure the health and performance of systems and applications.
• Proactively identify and address issues related to system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Security and Compliance

• Implement and maintain security best practices in infrastructure and application deployment including IAM, Security Command Center, and VPC Service Controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company security policies.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide support for development and operations teams, addressing issues related to build failures, deployment problems, and system outages.
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to and resolve critical incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Operations Suite.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. Hands‑on experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Solid understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certified (Current or Expired) in at least one of the following: GCP Cloud Engineer Associate, GCP Cloud Architect Professional, GCP Cloud Developer Professional, GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer Professional, GCP Cloud Security Engineer Professional, GCP Cloud Network Engineer Professional.

Particle41 welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who are committed to our mission and values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, caste, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local, or international laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and hiring.