Senior cloud engineer [GKE]

Role Descriptions: We are seeking a highly experienced Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME Lead Contractor to guide our enterprise engineering teams through a strategic migration from Tanzu PCF to GKE. This role will serve as the primary technical expertdefining standards| creating best practices| and providing hands-on support throughout the migration lifecycle.The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep Kubernetes expertise| hands-on Java Spring Boot and Python experience| and a proven track record leading complex platform migrations in large enterprise environments. Key ResponsibilitiesMigration Leadership ArchitectureLead the end-to-end migration of applications and APIs from Tanzu PCF to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Define the migration blueprint including cluster architecture| networking| security| and workload patternsPartner with engineering teams to evaluate current PCF workloads and design the optimal target state in GKETechnical Enablement Best PracticesMentor and guide teams on Kubernetes fundamentals| containerization| service mesh| CICD| and GCP-native servicesCreate templates| reusable components| and standardized deployment patterns for GKEConduct technical workshops| training sessions| and architecture review forumsHands-On Development TroubleshootingProvide hands-on support in refactoring Java Spring Boot and Python applications for KubernetesOptimize container builds| resource usage| autoscaling| and observabilityTroubleshoot platform| networking| and service-level issues in GKE clustersWork closely with DevOps and Cloud Engineering to integrate pipelines and IaCOperational ExcellenceEstablish logging| monitoring| and alerting best practices (Cloud Monitoring| Logging| Prometheus| etc.)Implement secure configuration practices including Workload Identity| RBAC| PSP replacements| and ingress controlsPartner with InfoSec| Networking| and Infrastructure teams on governance and compliance requirements
Essential Skills: 812 years of experience in cloud-native development| DevOps| or platform engineeringExtensive experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)oCluster creation| node pools| autoscaling strategiesoVPC| subnetting| IngressGateway| load balancing architectureoSecurity controls Workload Identity| RBAC| Network Policies| Secrets mgmtoObservability stack (Cloud Ops| Prometheus| Grafana)Strong hands-on experience withoJava Spring Boot (microservices| config mgmt| API development)oPython for automation| scripting| or app refactoringProven success migrating apps from Tanzu PCF| Heroku| or similar PaaS to KubernetesDeep understanding of CICD tools (GitHub| Jenkins| Cloud Build| ArgoCD| etc.)Strong communication skillsable to influence| mentor| and simplify complex concepts
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Keyword:
Skills: Digital : Kubernetes
Experience Required: 8-10