Lead DevOps Engineer

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