Lead/Senior DevOps Engineer

Overview

About the Job: 

We are entering data and AI era. At PrivaSapien, you will have the opportunity to lead this era with Privacy Enhancing & Responsible AI Technologies. You will be an individual contributor working in setting up the big data ecosystem of the world’s first privacy red teaming and blue teaming platform. You will be working on cutting edge privacy platform requirements with customers across the globe and industry verticals. As part of being one of the early employees of the organization, you will be given a significant ESOP option and will be working with some of the brilliant minds from IISc and IIMs. Apply today to be a part of a team that is taking AI into Privacy era. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and effective communication. 
• Possess extensive expertise in navigating and contributing to software development environments based on Linux/Unix systems 
• Demonstrate hands-on experience on AI/ML workload integrations and executions 
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes clusters, showcasing a deep understanding of orchestration, scaling, and resource management.  
• Leverage Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) credentials to ensure best practices in Kubernetes administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. 
• Work seamlessly in a multi-cloud environment, specifically AWS and Azure.  
• Execute hands-on development and deployment of microservices and containerized applications.  
• Manage databases within Kubernetes clusters and establish continuous delivery pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Travis CI.  
• Deliver high quality, scalable, and resilient solutions that are documented and thoroughly tested. 
• Employ scripting for automation and demonstrate proficiency in building and managing systems, infrastructure, and applications through automation using infrastructure as code, with notable experience in Terraform.  
• Possess an understanding of operational concepts and tooling, including monitoring platforms such as Grafana or Nagios, log aggregation solutions like Splunk, and distributed tracing.  
• Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in Cloud and DevOps.  

Requirements: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in any of the roles -DevOps, build release, integration, configuration engineer. 
• 5+ years of strong experience working with Linux/Unix software development environments. 
• Solid practical exposure to integrating and executing AI/ML workloads. Tool: Amazon SageMaker 
• 4+ year experience in Docker and Kubernetes with practical expertise (holding CKA Certification), and familiarity with Helm. 
• Expertise in networking, security, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) 
• 4+ years' experience in databases NoSQL & SQL - MongoDB, SnowFlake, PostgreSQL, DeltaLake, Parquet 
• Strong hands-on experience in CI/CD tools like GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory 
• Strong hands-on experience in scripting tools (Linux, Terraform, Python and shell) and in Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus) 
• Strong understanding of networking, DNS, HTTP and Restful services   

Why Join Us? 
🚀 Work at the intersection of AI, privacy, and compliance, shaping global standards. 
🌏 Be part of an award-winning startup making an impact worldwide. 
💡 Take ownership and drive innovation in Responsible AI & Privacy Tech. 
 
About PrivaSapien: 
Privacy Engineering and Responsible AI are critical for building ethical AI guardrails. At PrivaSapien, we are pioneering a comprehensive suite of Privacy Engineering and Responsible AI products to govern data and AI the right way. 
Recognized globally, we have won multiple awards, including: 
 
🏆 Morgan Stanley’s "Future of AI" Award 
🏆 Accenture Ventures’ "AI: Digital Core" Award 
🏆 Google for Startups AI First Award 
🏆 NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 
🏆 NITI Aayog’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Award 
🏆 DSCI’s Innovation Box Award 
🏆 SDAIA PET Sandbox Graduation (Saudi Arabia) 
🏆 UK Gov & Infosys’ Fairness Award 
 
We have secured funding from a US-based VC firm and recently turned down an acquisition offer from a $Trillion company—a testament to our vision and impact. 
We serve large enterprises across India, the Middle East, Europe, and the US and have filed 25 patents. Our team is deeply research-driven, with 40% of our talent recruited from IISc & ISI Kolkata. 
Join us in shaping the future of AI with privacy at its core 

Our Vision & Work Culture:  

1. Vision: Leading the Evolution of the Privacy Era 
   At PrivaSapien, we believe privacy is a fundamental right in the digital age. Without it, human thoughts, emotions, and even decisions can be manipulated—turning individuals into "AlgoSlaves." Our mission is to build privacy engineering & Responsible AI solutions that safeguard digital experiences while creating strategic advantages for businesses. 

2. Passion: Crazy Enough to Change the World 
   We are a team of privacy and Responsible AI enthusiasts who believe in our power to protect every individual's privacy globally. Our relentless pursuit of innovation fuels our mission. 

3. Integrity & Trust: The Foundation of Privacy 
   Integrity is non-negotiable at PrivaSapien. In the world of privacy, trust is everything—our customers rely on us to safeguard their data, and we uphold that responsibility with the highest ethical standards. 

4. Customer First, Customer Last 
   We are obsessed with customer value. Every decision—big or small—is driven by our customers' needs, expectations, and preferences. 

5. Adaptability: Thriving in Change 
   As Darwin said, “It is not the strongest, but the most adaptable that survives.” In an era of rapid innovation, we embrace change, agility, and continuous learning to stay ahead. 

6. Innovation: Setting the Industry Standard 
   We don’t follow trends; we create them. Every PrivaSapien is empowered to innovate in their role, redefining privacy and Responsible AI for the world. 

7. Perseverance: Privacy is Hard, But Worth It 
   Protecting privacy is uncharted territory—a difficult yet essential mission. We are prepared to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and work tirelessly to show the world the right path to privacy. 

8. Experimentation: Fail Fast, Learn Faster 
   We encourage structured rapid experimentation—failing quickly, learning effectively, and making strategic, high-impact decisions that drive industry leadership.  

9. Collaboration: One Team, One Mission 
   We are a close-knit family, united by a shared vision. Supporting and uplifting each other in tough times makes us stronger. Together, we will build a safer digital world. 

10. Fun: Work Hard, Laugh Harder 
    Life is too short to not enjoy the journey. We foster a positive, transparent, non-hierarchical environment where passion, creativity, and fun thrive.