Expert DevOps Engineer

Overview

Ciklum is looking for a Expert DevOps Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Expert DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, container platforms, cloud-native services, and observability. The engineer will partner closely with development, security, and platform teams to enable rapid, reliable software delivery while optimizing cost and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) to ensure consistency, scalability, and governance
• Lead CI/CD strategy and implementation using Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines, enabling automated build, test, and deployment workflows
• Architect, deploy, and operate container platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including cluster security, networking, scaling, and upgrades
• Manage Azure App Services and cloud-native workloads to ensure high availability, performance, and secure application hosting
• Design and maintain Azure networking components including Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Operate and optimize Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring patching, performance, security, and lifecycle management
• Implement and manage observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, ELK Stack, Datadog, or equivalent platforms
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Backup and Rubrik
• Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises or legacy platforms to Azure with minimal downtime and optimized architectures
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments, troubleshoot issues, and improve release reliability
• Drive automation through scripting and configuration management to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Optimize cloud costs through monitoring, right-sizing, and governance best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, Containers)
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or similar tools
• Experience with CI/CD platforms, preferably Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based architectures
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging platforms
• Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability designs
• Experience delivering cloud migration projects

Desirable:

• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience working in agile and DevOps-oriented teams

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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