About This Role
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This exciting opportunity is for a seasoned professional to lead infrastructure and application migration tasks, focusing on building and refining Docker images, replicating and managing infrastructure via Terraform, and setting up effective CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Migrate Applications: Deliver pragmatic migration plans detailing scope, timelines, and success metrics.
* Containerise Infrastructure: Build and optimise Docker images for Java applications and infrastructure services.
* Design and Deploy Cloud Infrastructure: Design and deploy GCP infrastructure using Terraform modules (VPCs, GKE, IAM, etc.).
* Execute Migrations: Execute migrations using CI/CD pipelines with a focus on minimal disruption and efficient resolution of dependency issues.
* Enhance the Developer Experience: Contribute to and drive enhancements within the Developer Experience backlog.
* Provide Platform Support: Provide platform support via Slack for engineering teams, troubleshooting builds, pipelines and GCP services.
* Facilitate Training Workshops: Facilitate platform training workshops to promote best practices and upskill teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Cloud Native Tooling: Strong hands-on experience with GCP core services (Compute, VPC, IAM, Artifact Registry).
* Kubernetes Deployment: Proven experience deploying production workloads to GKE or other managed Kubernetes services.
* Terraform Expertise: Advanced use of Terraform and a solid understanding of IaC best practices.
* CICD Principles: Excellent grasp of CI/CD principles and experience building pipelines for containerised applications.
* Monitoring & Incident Management: Familiarity with Cloud Monitoring and incident management processes.
* Java Build Tools: Working knowledge of Java build tools (Maven/Gradle) and ability to read/debug logs.
* Collaboration Tools: Effective collaboration skills using GitLab, Slack and technical documentation formats (RFCs).
* Communication Skills: Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Nice to Have
* Helm Charts: Experience with Helm charts for Kubernetes application packaging.
* Argo CD: Knowledge of Argo CD for GitOps-style deployments.
* Internal Developer Portals: Exposure to internal developer portals such as OpsLevel.
* PACT & SonarQube: Familiarity with tools such as SonarQube, PACT for contract testing, policy-as-code, and Selenium Grid.
* GCP Certifications: Relevant GCP certifications including Professional Cloud Architect, DevOps or Security Engineer.