Automation Engineer

Job Description

Location : Sunnyvale

Job Title: Cloud Software and Automation Engineer (GCP & Go Specialist)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Software and Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Go (Golang) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this role, you will write high-performance automation software, build internal development tools, and orchestrate robust cloud infrastructure. Your core focus will be eliminating operational friction, optimizing system reliability, and scaling our cloud native services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Go Automation: Design and write clean, efficient, and maintainable automation software, microservices, and custom APIs using Go.
• Automate GCP Infrastructure: Provision and manage scalable, reliable Google Cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Orchestrate Containers: Manage and optimize application lifecycles within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run.
• Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain automated continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines via Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Monitor & Observe: Implement telemetry and observability hooks into Go applications using GCP Cloud Observability (Logging and Monitoring).
• Secure Cloud Services: Enforce strict security boundaries using GCP IAM, Cloud KMS, and automated dependency vulnerability scanning.
• Enhance Performance: Debug complex, distributed cloud systems and optimize Go runtimes for cost and performance efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Go Expertise: Strong proficiency in Go (Golang), including concurrency patterns, standard library tools, and writing cloud-native APIs.
• GCP Experience: Proven hands-on experience with core GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, IAM, and Networking).
• Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience writing modular, production ready Terraform configurations.
• Containers: Deep understanding of Docker containerization and advanced Kubernetes orchestration.
• Software Design: Familiarity with microservices architecture, REST/gRPC interfaces, and distributed systems.
• Preferred Certification: Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect is highly desirable.

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Areas of responsibility

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Gathering of requirements-Assist in conducting workshops and discussions with client stakeholders to gather business process requirements.

Coding and Configuration-"Develop and deliver code for assigned modules, in alignment with client requirements ensuring proper integration with system components.

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Testing and Trial Runs-"Execute testing for assigned modules, validate functionality across required interactions, and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions.

Implementation-Participate in implementation of software application and its integration with other systems to ensure stability.

Maintain Documentation-Prepare detailed reports and documentation on project specifications, activities, and status, while presenting information using flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, code comments, and clear, well-structured code.

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Stakeholder Collaboration-Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand requirements, support development activities, check system compatibility, and ensure solutions meet expected standards.