DevOps Engineer

Position: DevOps Engineer

Company: Ansys, Inc./MNC.

https://www.ansys.com/en-in

Location: Pune, India

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us: Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the world's most innovative companies to design and deliver transformational products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them tackle the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Our software solutions are utilized by designers and engineers across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, materials, chemical processing, and more.

Job Summary: Ansys is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our IT Department in Pune. This position will oversee all DevOps activities related to the installation, maintenance, and security of our WordPress websites. The successful candidate will also consult with internal stakeholders on best practices, contribute to planning for future website needs, and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our web infrastructure.

Requirements

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of WordPress websites, including installation, configuration, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Implement and enforce robust security measures (SSL, firewall rules, malware scanning, backups) to protect WordPress sites from vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Collaborate with Ansys cybersecurity experts to proactively scan sites and address the identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor system health, uptime, and website performance using tools such as New Relic.
• Automate deployment processes and routine tasks to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Manage and optimize MySQL databases supporting WordPress installations.
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on WordPress best practices.
• Plan and implement infrastructure on platforms like Azure, including managing firewalls, routing, and load balancers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to WordPress, Linux environments, and associated technologies.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in DevOps and WordPress management.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role with a focus on web application management.
• Strong Linux administrative experience.
• Proficiency in managing MySQL databases.
• Solid understanding of PHP, particularly in the context of WordPress.
• Experience with web hosting control panels such as WHM/cPanel.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, routing, and load balancers.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult effectively with stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  
  

Relevant certifications in Azure, Linux, or security

Benefits

This open position is with Ansys Inc., our prestigious client. Benefits will be provided as per their employment terms and conditions.