Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME / Lead

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME / Lead

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Summary: We are seeking a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME / Lead Contractor to oversee the migration of enterprise applications from Tanzu PCF to GKE. The role requires extensive Kubernetes expertise, along with hands-on experience in Java Spring Boot and Python, to guide engineering teams through the migration process. The ideal candidate will define standards, create best practices, and provide technical support throughout the migration lifecycle. This position is fully remote and focuses on leading complex platform migrations in large enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end migration of applications and APIs from Tanzu PCF to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Define the migration blueprint including cluster architecture, networking, security, and workload patterns
  • Partner with engineering teams to evaluate current PCF workloads and design the optimal target state in GKE
  • Mentor and guide teams on Kubernetes fundamentals, containerization, service mesh, CI/CD, and Google Cloud Platform-native services
  • Create templates, reusable components, and standardized deployment patterns for GKE
  • Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and architecture review forums
  • Provide hands-on support in refactoring Java Spring Boot and Python applications for Kubernetes
  • Optimize container builds, resource usage, autoscaling, and observability
  • Troubleshoot platform, networking, and service-level issues in GKE clusters
  • Work closely with DevOps and Cloud Engineering to integrate pipelines and IaC
  • Establish logging, monitoring, and alerting best practices (Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Prometheus, etc.)
  • Implement secure configuration practices including Workload Identity, RBAC, PSP replacements, and ingress controls
  • Partner with InfoSec, Networking, and Infrastructure teams on governance and compliance requirements

Key Skills:

  • 8 12+ years of experience in cloud-native development, DevOps, or platform engineering
  • Extensive experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE):
  • Cluster creation, node pools, autoscaling strategies
  • VPC, subnetting, Ingress/Gateway, load balancing architecture
  • Security controls: Workload Identity, RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets mgmt
  • Observability stack (Cloud Ops, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot (microservices, config mgmt, API development)
  • Python for automation, scripting, or app refactoring
  • Proven success migrating apps from Tanzu PCF, Heroku, or similar PaaS to Kubernetes
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Cloud Build, ArgoCD, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills able to influence, mentor, and simplify complex concepts
  • Prior experience leading large-scale cloud migrations in healthcare, regulated environments, or Fortune 50 companies
  • Google Cloud Platform Certifications (GKE, PCA, PCSE)
  • Experience with Terraform or IaC frameworks
  • Familiarity with service mesh tools (Istio, Anthos Service Mesh)
  • Experience uplifting teams through structured training programs

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME / Lead

Location: 100% Remote

Visa: USC

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) SME / Lead Contractor to guide our enterprise engineering teams through a strategic migration from Tanzu PCF to GKE. This role will serve as the primary technical expert defining standards, creating best practices, and providing hands-on support throughout the migration lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep Kubernetes expertise, hands-on Java Spring Boot and Python experience, and a proven track record leading complex platform migrations in large enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Leadership & Architecture

  • Lead the end-to-end migration of applications and APIs from Tanzu PCF to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Define the migration blueprint including cluster architecture, networking, security, and workload patterns
  • Partner with engineering teams to evaluate current PCF workloads and design the optimal target state in GKE
  • Mentor and guide teams on Kubernetes fundamentals, containerization, service mesh, CI/CD, and Google Cloud Platform-native services
  • Create templates, reusable components, and standardized deployment patterns for GKE
  • Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and architecture review forums
  • Hands-On Development & Troubleshooting
  • Provide hands-on support in refactoring Java Spring Boot and Python applications for Kubernetes
  • Optimize container builds, resource usage, autoscaling, and observability
  • Troubleshoot platform, networking, and service-level issues in GKE clusters
  • Work closely with DevOps and Cloud Engineering to integrate pipelines and IaC
  • Operational Excellence
  • Establish logging, monitoring, and alerting best practices (Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Prometheus, etc.)
  • Implement secure configuration practices including Workload Identity, RBAC, PSP replacements, and ingress controls
  • Partner with InfoSec, Networking, and Infrastructure teams on governance and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 8 12+ years of experience in cloud-native development, DevOps, or platform engineering
  • Extensive experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE):
  • Cluster creation, node pools, autoscaling strategies
  • VPC, subnetting, Ingress/Gateway, load balancing architecture
  • Security controls: Workload Identity, RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets mgmt
  • Observability stack (Cloud Ops, Prometheus, Grafana)

Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Java Spring Boot (microservices, config mgmt, API development)
  • Python for automation, scripting, or app refactoring
  • Proven success migrating apps from Tanzu PCF, Heroku, or similar PaaS to Kubernetes
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Cloud Build, ArgoCD, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills able to influence, mentor, and simplify complex concepts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience leading large-scale cloud migrations in healthcare, regulated environments, or Fortune 50 companies
  • Google Cloud Platform Certifications (GKE, PCA, PCSE)
  • Experience with Terraform or IaC frameworks
  • Familiarity with service mesh tools (Istio, Anthos Service Mesh)
  • Experience uplifting teams through structured training programs

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