Track Lead (Support & Operations)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Cloud Software Engineer with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Compute services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and full-stack development. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cloud infrastructure and software development. You will design, build, and automate scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform, develop robust backend APIs using Python (Flask), build modern user interfaces with React JS, and integrate enterprise API management via Apigee. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving developer efficiency by leveraging Internal Developer Platforms like Red Hat Developer Hub (RHDH).

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 1. Cloud Infrastructure & Automation (GCP Compute Profile) Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Focus heavily on Google Compute Engine (GCE) for virtual machine management and Google Cloud Storage (GCS) for object storage solutions. Write clean, modular, and reusable Terraform scripts to provision and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across environments. Implement best practices for GCP security, IAM roles, VPC networking, and resource optimization. 2. Full-Stack Development & API Management Develop, test, and deploy robust, high-performance backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Python and the Flask framework. Design and build responsive, intuitive, and modern front-end user interfaces using React JS to support internal tooling and cloud management portals. Configure, secure, and manage API proxies, traffic routing, and security policies using Apigee. 3. Developer Platform & DevOps Integration Utilize and integrate services into the Red Hat Developer Hub (RHDH) (based on Backstage) to build software templates, streamline developer onboarding, and maintain service catalogs. Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows using Git. Collaborate actively in an Agile/Scrum environment, tracking tasks, sprints, and user stories in Jira. Ensure alignment with enterprise change management and ticketing processes using ServiceNow.

Skill Requirements

 Required Technical Skills & Qualifications Primary Technical Skills: Cloud Platform: Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Google Compute Engine (GCE) and Google Cloud Storage (GCS). Infrastructure as Code: Proven expertise in Terraform for automated provisioning of GCP resources. Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with the Flask framework. Frontend Development: Solid understanding of UI/UX principles with hands-on development experience in React JS. API Management: Practical knowledge of Apigee for API gateway configuration, security, and management. Developer Experience & Tools: Developer Portal: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Red Hat Developer Hub (RHDH) or Backstage. Version Control: Strong command of Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket). Collaboration & ITSM: Practical experience using Jira for agile project management and ServiceNow for service requests, incident management, and change control.

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate. Experience building developer self-service portals or automated provisioning pipelines. Understanding of containerization (Docker, Google Kubernetes Engine) is a plus.