Google Cloud DevOps Engineer, Temporary Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Construct and set up Kubernetes workloads, which include GKE clusters and/or Helm chart deployments, alongside Google Cloud project environments utilizing Terraform baselines and tailored modules.

• Develop and sustain CI/CD pipelines and environment promotion workflows on Cloud Build.

• Deploy and manage Cloud Composer environments that cater to data engineering orchestration requirements.

• Provide support for Cloud Run deployments.

• Configure and uphold Google Cloud-native monitoring, alerting, and logging systems.

• Create, maintain, and support deployment packages throughout system acceptance processes.

• Adhere to disciplined Git practices across infrastructure and deployment tasks.

• Diagnose issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate with platform and engineering teams on architectural and delivery standards.

• Operate within established Dev/QA access boundaries while complying with security and operational protocols.

• Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and ticket-based delivery methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 5 years of professional experience with Terraform on Google Cloud Platform.

• Proficient in building and maintaining infrastructure from an existing baseline and developing new Terraform modules.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including the setup and management of GKE clusters and Helm chart packaging and deployment.

• Familiarity with Cloud Run.

• Experience in deploying and managing Cloud Composer environments for orchestration purposes.

• Proven track record in implementing CI/CD pipelines and environment promotion workflows utilizing Cloud Build and Artifact Registry.

• Knowledge of Google Cloud-native monitoring, alerting, and logging via Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.

• Strong understanding of Git fundamentals, including branching strategies, pull requests, and structured commit practices.

• Experience with documented designs, code reviews, and ticket-based delivery processes.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or similar.

• Proficient conversational English skills.

• Ability to maintain at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. Eastern business hours.

• Experience in security-focused or government environments is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.