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<strong>About XYB:<br><br></strong>XYB is a leading global fintech company committed to reshaping the financial services landscape. It enables banks and non-banks alike to deliver accessible, innovative, and end-to-end financial solutions for individuals and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology, comprehensive managed services, and strategic partnerships, XYB accelerates time to value, unlocks growth opportunities, and empowers financial institutions to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital environment.<br><br><strong>Role Overview:<br><br></strong>We are looking for a Senior GCP DevOps Engineer to design and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. You will lead DevOps initiatives, mentor the team, and drive adoption of modern CI/CD, automation, and security practices to enable fast, reliable software delivery.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>Architect and implement GCP-based DevOps solutions</strong> tailored to business and engineering needs. Design and manage cloud infrastructure strategies that enable efficient development, testing, and deployment processes on GCP.<br><br><strong>Provide technical leadership and mentorship</strong> to infrastructure team members, guiding them in building deep GCP expertise and DevOps best practices.<br><br><strong>Contribute to strategic planning</strong> to define long-term infrastructure goals and drive the adoption of GCP technologies across the organization.<br><br><strong>Evaluate and select GCP-native tools and third-party integrations</strong> to optimize CI/CD, observability, and automation workflows.<br><br><strong>Design and manage GCP infrastructure components</strong> (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud SQL/Spanner) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Deployment Manager).<br><br><strong>Build and enhance secure software delivery pipelines</strong> leveraging tools like Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Spinnaker/ArgoCD. Ensure rollback, backup, and disaster recovery strategies using GCP-native services.<br><br><strong>Optimize system performance and scalability</strong> by fine-tuning Kubernetes (GKE), networking, autoscaling policies, and monitoring with Cloud Operations Suite (Stackdriver).<br><br><strong>Embed security best practices</strong> into DevOps workflows, including GCP IAM policies, VPC Service Controls, vulnerability scanning (Security Command Center), and secret management.<br><br><strong>Implement cost optimization strategies</strong> across GCP workloads, including resource rightsizing, committed use discounts, and monitoring with Billing & Cost Management tools.<br><br><strong>Ensure compliance and governance</strong> of GCP infrastructure to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.<br><br><strong>Foster a culture of continuous improvement</strong>, proposing new practices, GCP features, and automation opportunities.<br><br><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><strong>4+ years of hands-on experience</strong> in DevOps practices and cloud computing, with a primary focus on <strong>Google Cloud Platform</strong>.<br><br>Deep knowledge of GCP services across compute, storage, networking, and security domains (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, Cloud Armor, Cloud Identity).<br><br>Proven track record of implementing and managing <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> on GCP (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions) and automating workflows with IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager).<br><br>Proven track record of applying <strong>GitOps</strong> principles to manage infrastructure and application deployments in cloud environments.<br><br>Proficiency in scripting and automation with <strong>Python and Shell scripting</strong> for infrastructure and operational tooling.<br><br>Expertise in <strong>containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/GKE)</strong>, including service mesh (Istio/Anthos) and workload identity integration.<br><br>Strong understanding of <strong>cloud security practices</strong>, including IAM role design, key management (KMS), encryption, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.<br><br>Experience with <strong>monitoring and observability</strong> using Cloud Operations Suite (Logging, Monitoring, Trace, Profiler) and integrations with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.<br><br>Proficiency in version control (Git) and branching strategies in collaborative engineering environments.<br><br>Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with proven experience guiding teams in adopting new cloud practices.<br><br><strong>Nice to have:</strong> GCP Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Data Engineer).<br><br>Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement innovative solutions.<br><br><strong>What We Offer:<br><br></strong>Competitive Compensation: Base Salary + Equity<br><br>Comprehensive benefits package designed for global team members<br><br>Opportunity to be part of a high-growth company redefining financial services<br><br>Clear career advancement pathways within a rapidly expanding organization<br><br>Collaborative, innovative culture that values initiative and fresh thinking<br><br>Regular team gatherings and company-wide events to foster connection<br><br>XYB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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