DevOps Engineer (Google Cloud)
HybridSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Configure and integrate GitLab across Google Cloud and on-premises environments to build seamless CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment patterns. Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Google Cloud native tools while managing GKE clusters, Helm charts, and container registries. Optimize continuous integration and deployment pipelines for microservices, legacy systems, and cloud workloads, implementing comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. Embed automated security scanning, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management directly into pipelines to ensure reliable execution. Troubleshoot complex build and platform issues, participate in incident management, and share DevOps best practices across engineering squads.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience configuring, managing, and integrating GitLab (SaaS or Self-Managed) across hybrid environments (GCP and on-premises infrastructure)
- Strong hands-on experience engineering and administering core Google Cloud Platform services (GKE, VPCs, IAM, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage)
- Deep proficiency with Terraform for provisioned and version-controlled GCP and hybrid infrastructure
- Proven track record working with Docker and Kubernetes (specifically GKE)
- High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go
- Solid understanding of hybrid cloud networking (hybrid connectivity, VPNs, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, Cloud DNS) and IAM security fundamentals
- Valid work rights for Australia
- Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks
Desired Qualifications
- Official certifications: GitLab Certified Associate/Professional or Google Cloud Certifications (Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer / Professional Cloud Architect)
- Experience with GitOps methodologies (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) and Helm
- Familiarity with service mesh architectures (Istio / Anthos Service Mesh)
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