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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps / Platform Engineer - **Company:** Vivacity Tech - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Workflow Management Systems, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Google Cloud Functions, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d39b7b5a88b4d35 ## About the Role * Knowledge of cloud security principles, IAM roles, and access control models * Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes/GKE) * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across distributed systems * Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) in cloud environments * Proficiency with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment Values * Carry passion. * Desire excellence. * Keep dreaming. * Build community. * Be Vivacious. Education & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field * Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience required * 1-2 years of experience in a cloud infrastructure or DevOps role * Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, and VPC networking * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) and automation practices * Hands-on experience supporting CI/CD workflows and modern deployment practices * Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging) * Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect) preferred Additional Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer ## Description The DevOps / Platform Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of systems that support business operations. This individual will proactively monitor environments, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams to implement and maintain efficient, cloud-first solutions. This individual will play a key role in supporting multi-tenant systems, ensuring proper data isolation, security boundaries, and scalability across shared and tenant-specific resources., * Administers and manages cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, storage, networking, and IAM * Provisions, configures, and maintains cloud resources using infrastructure-as-code and automation tools * Monitors system performance, availability, and cost efficiency across cloud environments * Implements and enforces security best practices, including identity management, access controls, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2) * Manages backups, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity processes within cloud environments * Collaborates with engineering teams to support application deployments and optimize system performance * Troubleshoots and resolves system and application-level issues in a timely manner * Maintains and improves CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes with tools like Github Actions in collaboration with development teams * Analyzes system usage and recommends scaling strategies to ensure performance and cost optimization * Documents system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and consistency * Supports incident response efforts and participates in root cause analysis * Provides on-call support to meet service level objectives and ensure system uptime * Designs and supports multi-tenant architectures, including data isolation strategies, sharding approaches, and tenant-aware resource management * Implements tenant-level monitoring, alerting, and observability to ensure performance and reliability across environments * Continuously evaluates and implements new tools and technologies to improve system reliability and efficiency * Perform other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)