DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist

Experience: 6 - 8 Years Exp

Salary : Competitive

Preferred Notice Period: Within 30 Days

Opportunity Type: Hybrid (Mumbai)

Placement Type: Permanent

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients)

Must have skills required :

Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud

Ripplehire (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes primarily Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable containerized infrastructure, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills

Kubernetes Infrastructure & Deployment

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters
• Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and maintenance with minimal downtime
• Deploy and manage multiple microservices with ingress controllers and networking
• Configure storage solutions and persistent volumes for stateful applications

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments, primarily on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and GKE-specific features
• Deep understanding of Docker, container orchestration, and GCP networking concepts
• Knowledge of Helm charts, YAML/JSON configuration, and service mesh technologies

CI/CD, Monitoring & Automation

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes deployments
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and ing solutions
• Leverage AI tools and automation to improve team efficiency and task speed
• Create dashboards and implement GitOps workflows

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar monitoring solutions
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for DevOps automation and efficiency improvements

Cost Optimization & Application Management

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize resource utilization across Kubernetes workloads
• Implement right-sizing strategies for services and batch jobs
• Deploy and manage Java-based applications and MySQL databases
• Configure horizontal/vertical pod autoscaling and resource management

Required Skills:

• Experience with resource management, capacity planning, and cost optimization
• Understanding of Java application deployment and MySQL database administration
• Knowledge of database operators, StatefulSets, and backup/recovery solutions
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Go)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Build)
• Knowledge of GKE advanced features (Workload Identity, Binary Authorization, Config Connector)
• Experience with other cloud Kubernetes services (AWS EKS, Azure AKS) is a plus
• Knowledge of container security tools and chaos engineering
• Experience with multi-cluster GKE deployments and service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)
• Familiarity with AI-powered monitoring and predictive analytics platforms

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with innovative mindset toward AI-driven solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments with attention to detail
• Proactive approach to identifying issues using modern tools and AI assistance
• Ability to mentor team members and promote AI adoption for team efficiency
• Join our team and help shape the future of our DevOps practices with cutting-edge containerized infrastructure.

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About Our Client:

Ripplehire is a recruitment SaaS for companies to identify correct candidates from employees' social networks and gamify the employee referral program with contests and referral bonus to engage employees in the recruitment process. Developed and managed by Trampoline Tech Private Limited. Recognized by InTech50 as one of the Top 50 innovative enterprise software companies coming out of India and; NHRD (HR Association) Staff Pick for the most innovative social recruiting tool in India. Used by 7 clients as of July 2014. It is a tool available on the subscription-based pricing model.

About Uplers:

Our goal is to make hiring and getting hired reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant product and engineering job opportunities and progress in their career.

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