DevOps Engineer - Ab Initio GCP-GKE Platform

Job DescriptionDevOps Engineer – Ab Initio GCP-GKE Platform8 Month ContractHybridOur retail client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join them on a 8-month contract basis. You will be a foundational member of their team, taking ownership of engineering and operating their business-critical Ab Initio data integration platform running natively on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).This is a hands-on role where you will blend deep Ab Initio platform expertise with modern DevOps practices to build, manage, automate, and optimize this essential service. You will ensure its reliability, scalability, and efficient operation, directly enabling our data integration capabilities.Accountabilities:Architect, deploy, configure, and manage the core Ab Initio platform infrastructure (Co>Operating System, EME, Control Center, etc.) on GCP GKE.Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) for both the Ab Initio platform components and integration workflows.Automate Ab Initio service provisioning, configuration management, scaling, and operational tasks using scripting (Python, ksh) and IaC principles.Develop and maintain bespoke supporting services (e.g., simple HTTP APIs for integration/automa…