Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerization, with a proven ability to optimize infrastructure and deployment workflows. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Manage cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS (GCP basic exposure is a plus) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Atlantis.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes and tools like Helm.
• Ensure observability using monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, AWS CloudWatch, Loki, etc.
• Automate configuration management using Ansible and streamline deployment processes.
• Manage source control and branching strategies using GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, or similar platforms.
• Maintain secure systems and applications using tools like HashiCorp Vault, IAM, and WAF.
• Drive cloud cost optimization strategies (FinOps) by monitoring resource utilization and implementing savings measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and product teams to improve system reliability and development velocity.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident management processes.

Technical Skills Required:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (Primary), GCP (Basic)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Atlantis
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Configuration Management: Ansible
• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, ELK, Loki, NewRelic, CloudWatch
• Scripting & Programming: Shell Scripting, Python (basic knowledge)
• Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket
• Artifact Management: Nexus, JFrog Artifactory
• API Gateway: Nginx, AWS API Gateway, Kong (Optional)
• Database Knowledge: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis (for basic troubleshooting)
• Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux)

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of SIEM solutions & security tools.
• Experience with cost optimization tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor.
• Exposure to message brokers like Kafka or ActiveMQ.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect (Associate), or similar.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹2,468,414.68 per year

Experience:

• AWS: 5 years (Required)
• Terraform: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person