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 France.

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.