Senior Gcp Devops Engineer

Badger & Bird Talent; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform. This remote position involves building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, developing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with software engineering teams. The ideal candidate is experienced in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and has strong skills in Kubernetes. Enjoy a collaborative culture and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
• Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is mandatory.
• Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code, containerisation, and CI / CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and automate scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and maintain robust CI / CD pipelines for seamless application delivery.
• Implement and manage container orchestration platforms, specifically Kubernetes.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security through proactive practices.
• Collaborate closely with software engineering teams for streamlined deployments.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)

Kubernetes

CI / CD pipeline development

Python

React

FastAPI

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

This range is provided by Badger & Bird Talent.

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range Senior DevOps Engineer (GCP) Overview Senior DevOps Engineer (GCP).

This is a key opportunity to join a remote-first technology consultancy and play an integral role in a massive digital transformation programme for a global media and advertising giant.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert on Google Cloud Platform, responsible for building, automating, and maintaining the scalable cloud infrastructure that underpins this enterprise-scale initiative.

You will work within a high-performing team ensure the reliability, security, and performance of a modern, cloud-native stack.

Why This is a Great Move for You Global Impact

You’ll directly influence the technology landscape of a world-leading media and advertising company, working on a business-critical digital transformation programme.

Remote-First Culture

Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work from anywhere in South Africa, with a team that values collaboration and work-life balance.

Career Advancement

Your growth is a priority. You will have a clear path for advancement and receive full support to deepen your expertise in Google Cloud and other technologies.

Modern Challenges

You’ll apply your skills to large-scale, modern engineering problems, working with a diverse and international team of experts on SaaS, Data, and AI solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building, managing, and automating scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Infrastructure as Code principles.

Developing and maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines to support the seamless delivery of applications.

Implementing and managing container orchestration platforms, specifically Kubernetes (K8s).

Ensuring system reliability, performance, and security through proactive monitoring, alerting, and observability practices.

Collaborating closely with software engineering teams to streamline deployments and provide a stable development environment.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.

Deep, hands‑on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), containerisation (Kubernetes), and CI / CD pipeline development.

Experience supporting large‑scale, enterprise‑grade production environments.

A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Our Core Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks: Python, React, FastAPI

Cloud & Orchestration: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes (K8s)

Location: Remote within South Africa

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services