We are seeking a seasoned solutions architect to help set up robust, enterprise-grade environments on GCP. This is a hands-on role focused on infrastructure setup, deployment automation, and performance optimization.

Please Note:
1) Agencies are not being considered for this opportunity.
2) Individual contractors using AI-generated cover letters will also not be considered.

Scope of Work:
1) Set up a GCP development environment that mirrors an existing AWS deployment, following best practices for cost control and scalability.
2) Create Terraform scripts to enable deployment directly into enterprise clients’ GCP accounts.
3) Deploy staging and production environments into a client’s GCP account using Terraform, ensuring strong security standards are applied.
4) Update existing GitLab/Argo-based CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments across dev, staging, and production GCP environments.
5) Configure request-based auto-scaling within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), tuning resource configurations for 10–12 microservices.
6) Support load testing of key services, and implement performance optimizations based on QA results.

Ideal Candidate should have:
1) Strong expertise in GCP architecture, Terraform, GKE, and CI/CD tooling
2) Deep understanding of cloud security, scalability, and resource optimization
3) Able to work independently and deliver production-ready solutions