GCP Cloud Automation Engineer

**Role Summary** We are seeking a hands-on GCP Cloud Automation Engineer to build and enhance automation capabilities across our Google Cloud Platform environment. The role will focus on platform automation, operational excellence, observability, reliability, and self-service enablement to improve cloud scalability and reduce manual operational effort. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain automation solutions for GCP platform operations. * Build self-service capabilities for application onboarding and infrastructure provisioning. * Automate deployment, operational, and monitoring workflows. * Implement and enhance observability, alerting, and operational dashboards. * Improve platform reliability, resiliency, and operational readiness. * Support GKE-based platforms and cloud-native services. * Collaborate with platform, application, and security teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. **Required Skills** * **7+ years of hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).** * Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). * Strong Kubernetes/GKE administration and troubleshooting skills. * Experience building CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools. * Good understanding of cloud operations, incident management, and reliability practices. **Nice to Have** * **SRE experience.** * Experience with Vertex AI or modern AI platforms. * Cloud security and IAM knowledge. * FinOps and cloud cost optimization exposure