Cloud DevOps Engineer (GCP)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer (GCP) based in Switzerland. In this role, you will be responsible for building, automating, and securing a modern cloud infrastructure centered on Google Cloud Platform. You will design and maintain scalable DevOps pipelines and cloud-native environments that support high-performance applications and data workflows. Working in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, you will collaborate closely with development, security, and data teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. You will take ownership of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD automation, and Kubernetes-based deployments while continuously improving system resilience and deployment efficiency. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on infrastructure work, automation at scale, and solving complex cloud engineering challenges. Your contributions will directly impact the stability and performance of mission-critical cloud systems. Accountabilities Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Manage and optimize Kubernetes environments using GKE for production workloads. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to enable consistent and automated provisioning. Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery. Implement and manage Apache Airflow workflows, including DAG development and orchestration of data pipelines. Ensure strong security practices including secrets management, RBAC, and audit logging across cloud environments. Collaborate with engineering, data, and security teams to support application deployment and operational needs. Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline infrastructure and operational tasks. Monitor system performance and contribute to incident response, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements 4+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering roles. Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in production environments. Proven experience working with Kubernetes and GKE in production‑scale systems. Solid experience with Apache Airflow, including DAG development and workflow orchestration. Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Experience implementing cloud security best practices such as IAM, RBAC, secrets management, and audit logging. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments. Good command of English for collaboration in international teams. Experience with Azure and/or AWS is a plus. Familiarity with CloudFormation or Bicep is considered an advantage. Benefits Competitive compensation package. Opportunity to work on a modern, GCP‑centric cloud infrastructure at scale. Fast‑paced startup environment with high technical ownership. Fully collaborative work culture involving engineering, security, and data teams. Exposure to advanced cloud‑native technologies, Kubernetes, and workflow orchestration tools. Professional growth opportunities in cloud architecture, DevOps, and platform engineering. Flexible working environment with autonomy and responsibility. Chance to contribute to highly secure and mission‑critical cloud systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr