-Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex scripts and applications using Shell, Python, Java, Go, and Groovy to drive automation, integration, and operational efficiency.

-Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Ansible, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure software delivery processes across multiple environments.

-Oversee cloud infrastructure management and provisioning with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

-Drive the implementation and governance of API gateways with Spring Cloud Gateway Service, establishing best practices for API security, scalability, and lifecycle management.

-Champion observability and monitoring initiatives by designing and maintaining comprehensive monitoring solutions with AppDynamics and Grafana, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

-Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, DevOps, QA, product) to deliver innovative, scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and promote engineering best practices.

-Contribute to technical strategy and decision-making, influencing architecture, tooling, and process improvements across the organization.

-Expertise in Shell scripting and at least one of: Python, Java, Go, or Groovy, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality code.

-Extensive hands-on experience with Jenkins and/or Ansible for advanced automation, orchestration, and configuration management.

-Deep knowledge of Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and GKE for designing, deploying, and managing large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure.

-Proven experience with automated testing frameworks and integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.

-Advanced proficiency with observability and monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Grafana), including designing dashboards, setting up alerts, and conducting root cause analysis.

-University degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

-7+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity, preferably on Google Cloud Platform.

-Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, mentor, and collaborate across teams, and present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.