Lead Software Engineer

liable cloud solutions.

• Implement blue-green deployments and zero-downtime release strategies.

• Manage and version control infrastructure configurations and scripts using Git and GitHub.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to build and improve CI/CD pipelines.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving IaC standards and practices.

• Leverage DNS routing strategies to enable zero-downtime deployments and fast rollback capabilities.

Linux System Administration:

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in a production environment.

• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

• Implement and maintain system security best practices, including firewall (iptables) configurations and SELinux.

• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting (Bash, Python).

• Oversee logical volume management (LVM) and file system administration.

• Configure and administer SMTP services (e.g., Postfix, Sendmail) for reliable email delivery and reception.

• Manage and troubleshoot internal DNS (Domain Name System) infrastructure, including zone file management and recursive/authoritative DNS servers.

• Implement and maintain automation for cloud resource provisioning, configuration, and deployment.

• Monitor and optimize GCP resource utilization and costs.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with security standards and policies across Linux and GCP environments.

• Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

• Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Documentation & Support:

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.

• Provide support and troubleshoot issues, responding to incidents and resolving problems efficiently.

• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator.

• GCP Certified (Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect preferred).

• 5+ years of experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management on GCP.

• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for source code management and collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in SMTP configuration and troubleshooting.

• In-depth knowledge of internal DNS administration and best practices.

• Proven experience with Web Proxy solutions (e.g., Nginx as a reverse proxy, Squid).

• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python).

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, Grafana).