Google Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer

A major financial institution in Plano, Texas is seeking a Google Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer to help modernize, automate, and support its cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on building resilient cloud environments for high-priority applications using Google Cloud Platform, GKE, container platforms, and Linux-based systems.

The engineer will be responsible for supporting cloud deployments, improving infrastructure automation, managing CI/CD processes, and maintaining stable production environments. You’ll partner with software engineering, QA, and operations teams to streamline releases, strengthen reliability, and improve the overall performance of cloud-based applications., * Build, deploy, and maintain cloud workloads on Google Cloud Platform and GKE

• Operate and support Kubernetes and Docker Swarm platforms
• Manage and harden Linux servers across multiple environments
• Develop and improve CI/CD automation for application releases
• Provision and configure infrastructure using automation tools
• Write Python automation scripts and integrate internal and external APIs
• Partner with engineering, QA, and operations teams throughout the deployment lifecycle
• Diagnose infrastructure, application, and performance issues
• Maintain and troubleshoot PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch systems
• Improve platform uptime, scalability, and deployment consistency
• Maintain technical documentation covering architecture, standards, and operating procedures

• Strong hands-on background with Google Cloud Platform
• Experience administering Google Kubernetes Engine environments
• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience supporting Docker Swarm
• Strong Linux administration experience
• Experience creating and supporting CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or comparable deployment tools
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure security and networking concepts
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or comparable professional experience
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code practices
• Experience automating tasks with Python
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Exposure to OpenShift and OpenShift Container Storage
• Experience administering PostgreSQL environments
• Experience supporting Elasticsearch
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The Offer

• 12+ month contract
• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k)