GCP Tech Lead Senior Consultant Specialist

Job Description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Consultant specialist.

In this role, you will:

• Leadership & Mentorship:
• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of cloud engineers and developers, providing technical expertise and support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and business leaders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
• Review and recommend best practices, coding standards, and automation techniques for cloud-based applications.
• Cloud Architecture & Design:
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure cloud architectures on GCP.
• Develop cloud solutions leveraging key GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, etc.
• Ensure systems are highly available, cost-efficient, and resilient.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management:
• Manage and optimize GCP resources, including networking, security, and storage.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and scaling.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of cloud-based solutions into existing systems.
• Provide clear and effective communication regarding technical designs and decision-making processes.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using GCP’s tools for ensuring the health and performance of cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up to date with the latest Google Cloud Platform developments and industry trends.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by researching and implementing new cloud technologies and practices.
  
  

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services / components like GCE, GCS, GKE, Data Flow, Big Query, Cloud SQL, Cloud Pub-sub
• Expertise in cloud architecture design, implementation, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager).
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Good hands-on experience on integration architecture and implementations.
• Hand on experience on Cloud migration projects
• Programming & Automation:
• Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (Python etc.).
• Experience with automation tools and scripting
• Leadership & Communication:
• Proven experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with enterprise level architects, technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certifications:
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or similar GCP certification (preferred).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments.
• Familiarity with GCP cost management tools to optimize cloud spending.
• Experience with GCP security tools like Cloud Identity, IAM etc.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence. You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
  
  

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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India

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