Platform Developer/Technical lead - Google Kubernetes Engine

Description : Extremely good at Kubernetes and terraform, Need a Platform Developer/Technical lead (hands-on experience at Platform developer, not application)

Detailed JD :

- Build and manage container platform with GKE on GCP via IAC (Infrastructure as a Code)

- Collaborate with client and internal stakeholders to rollout new features and handle Kubernetes maintenance requests

- Hands-on experience in Cloud Service Mesh implementation and managing GKE Fleet

- Manage lifecycle of GKE addons, Anthos Service Mesh, security tools, instrumentation & observability

- Implementing best practices to meet internal SLA SLOs of the platform

- Manage CI CD pipelines with GKE for deployment of Infra applications

- Implement security measures and best practices for GKE platform

- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations

- Build and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions for GKE platform as part of User story

- Respond to alerts and incidents making necessary improvements

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform development configurations and best practices

Lead Responsibilities :

- Manage Sprint planning meetings to understand the requirements, implement features or enhancements to existing Infrastructure

- Collaborate with customers and refine user stories proactively each quarter

- Manage Sprint retrospectives to discuss what went well and what could be improved

- Lead a team of Kubernetes Platform Developers and provide technical guidance and mentor team members ensuring the deliverables are met on time

- Review Code changes submitted by team members to ensure they meet quality and security standards

- Provide feedback and collaborate on improving code

- Conduct technical knowledge sharing sessions in team and provide technical guidance

- Oversee the performance of team members, providing guidance and support to ensure they meet their individual and team goals

- Evaluate team member performance every 3 months, provide feedback and conduct annual performance appraisal every year

Technical Skills :

- Infrastructure as a Code - Terraform

- Google Cloud Platform or any cloud platform core services

- Kubernetes Deployment, Cloud Service Mesh

- Containerization technologies - Docker

- Cloud native architecture and microservices

- Jenkins CICD pipelines and DevOps practices

- Scripting - Python

Customer Expectations :

1. Terraform Expertise :

- Proficient in using Terraform for Infrastructure as a code(IaC)

- Experience with writing, testing, and deploying Terraform configurations

- Knowledge of best practices for Terraform state management modules

- Ability to automate and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform

2. Kubernetes Skills :

- Understanding of Kubernetes architecture and components

- Experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes

- Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security

Soft skills :

- Excellent Communication and collaboration skills

- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

- Active listening

- Adaptability to new technologies

- Self-Motivation

- Positive Attitude

- Teamwork