Senior Cloud DevOps Lead

The Cloud Operations and Automation Team within EPEO at Ford Business Solutions India is seeking a talented and passionateCloud DevOps Leadwithprogressive experienceand a strong foundation in GCP. The ideal candidate should possess strong proficiency inPython or Javafor automation and development. Responsibilities will include designing deploying and managing complex Cloud resources usingTerraformfor Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and providing expert support by addressing and resolving customer queries. This also involves troubleshooting and resolvingTekton/Jenkinspipeline issues and providing12/7 on-call support(12-hour coverage 7 days a week) on a rotational basis. The role requires automating manual tasks which encompasses designing and implementing solutions constructing backend APIs handling integrations managing databases and setting up server infrastructure. The lead should be a collaborative team player working with developers from conception through to the final product stage. Were looking for someone who is excited to learn and contribute to our dynamic team

YOUR TYPICAL DAY HERE WOULD BE:

• Designing deploying and managing robust cloud resources acrossGCP with deep expertise in key services such asGCE GCS Pub/Sub Networking Security IAM Workflow Cloud Task Cloud Run Cloud Functions Workflow Cloud Task and Google Maps Platform.
• Developing and maintaining IaC usingTerraformto ensure consistent scalable and repeatable deployments.
• Automating manual operational tasks through scripting (primarilyPython) and/or the development of backend APIs system integrations and database solutions.
• Supporting and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines specificallyTekton and Jenkins identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Deploying and managingPython/Javaapplications on cloud platforms like GCP leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Providing technical support to GCP users and internal customers resolving queries to ensure operational stability and conductingincident management.
• Participating in a rotational on-call schedule (e.g. supporting 12-hour windows as part of a 7-day team rotation) to address critical operational issues and provide production support for critical applications and services.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of robust scalable and secure cloud solutions with a focus onautomationof manual tasks andAPI handling.
• Collaborating effectively with development teams designers and other stakeholders throughout the entire product lifecycle from conception to deployment and ongoing operations including contributing toUI/UX developmentfor internal tooling or dashboards.
• Writing and maintaining clear and concise documentation for infrastructure codebase API specifications usage guides and deployment procedures.
• Writing and maintaining multiple layers of tests potentially following principles like the testing pyramid.
• Actively participating in team discussions sharing knowledge and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT YOUR SKILLSET LOOKS LIKE:

• B.E./. or Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 7 to 12 years of total experiencein the IT and IT Operations industry.
• GCP Associate/Professional certification (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Cloud Operations and minimum 3 years in software development.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Security principles and best practices.
• ComprehensiveNetworkingbackground/experience (e.g. familiarity with VPCs serverless connectors load balancing).
• Strong foundational knowledge and hands-on experience withPython or Java(preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Kubernetes.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with IaC languages specificallyTerraform.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and microservices with significant experience inTekton/Jenkins.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience building SRE platforms preferably using Dynatrace.
• Extensive experience withLinux or Unixoperating systems and a broad range of DevOps tools.
• Proven ability to diagnose technical problems debug code and automate tasks.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to work independently.

WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ALSO BRING:

• Experience in or understanding of our target industry sectors (e.g. automotive mobility).
• Experience optimizing AWS/GCP resources and setting up multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding and practical knowledge ofMondoofor cloud security posture management.
• Familiarity withRed Hat Formsfor building automated workflows
• Functional programming experience.