Devops Lead

Role:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead for our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate

with development and operations teams to build and support cloud-based infrastructure and

deployment pipelines. You will design scalable CI/CD processes, implement infrastructure as code,

and ensure system performance and security, all while adhering to best practices in DevOps and

automation.

Job Location – Hyderabad, India.

We are looking for an ideal candidate for the DevOps Lead position, you embody the qualities of a team player with a

relentless get-it-done attitude. Your intellectual curiosity and customer focus drive you to continuously seek

new ways to add value to your accomplishments. You thrive under pressure, maintaining a positive attitude

and understanding that your career is a journey. You are willing to make the right choices to support your

growth.

In addition to your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, you have a proven

ability to create efficient and scalable infrastructure solutions that effectively support our core

values. Your creativity and proactive nature enable you to think differently, find innovative

solutions, deliver high-quality outputs, and ensure system reliability and performance. You prefer

to work independently with little to no supervision. You are process-oriented, adopt a methodical

approach, and demonstrate a quality-first mindset.

You have led initiatives involving automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment

(CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC). You consistently use constructive feedback mechanisms

to improve productivity, accountability, and performance within the team. Your track record

showcases your results-driven approach, as you have consistently delivered successful projects

with customer case studies published on public platforms. Overall, you possess a unique

combination of skills, qualities, and experiences that make you an ideal fit to lead our DevOps

initiatives. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your

authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, our differences make us stronger,

and the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

In your role, you will drive the team using automation, monitoring, and optimization. You will

manage multiple projects, oversee deployment pipelines and their statuses, handle escalations and

mitigations, plan ahead, identify infrastructure needs, collaborate with recruitment teams for hiring,

enable development teams with pre-deployment checks, and work closely with development

managers/leads for solutioning and delivery statuses, as well as architects for technology research

and solutions.

What you’ll do

Following are high level responsibilities that you will play but not limited to: 

 Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot applications in Kubernetes

clusters. Ensure high availability and scalability of our cloud products.

 Containerize Applications: Use Docker and Docker-compose to create, manage, and maintain

various test environments and internal tools.

 Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform to manage and update our infrastructure, ensuring changes

are tracked and implemented efficiently.

 Cloud Platform Management: Deploy, monitor, and maintain services on cloud platforms,

preferably GCP, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

 Linux System Administration: Perform extensive system administration tasks on various Linux

distributions including RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS.

 Network Configuration: Configure and manage network components such as subnets, VPCs,

firewalls, iptables, and SSL.

 Configuration Management: Use Ansible for deployment and configuration management in on-

premises solutions.

 CI/CD Pipeline Setup: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for both on-premises

and cloud environments.

 Source Code Management: Manage Git repositories and pipeline deployments with GitLab.

 Production Deployments: Use Helm for deploying production code in Kubernetes.

 Automation and Scripting: Write and maintain Python scripts for internal deployments and

maintenance tasks. 

What you’ll bring

  Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus.

 8+ years of experience in the industry with DevOps tools

 Kubernetes: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, managing

deployments and troubleshooting.

 Docker and Docker-compose: At least 3-4 years of experience with Docker, creating and

managing containerized applications.

 Terraform: 1-2 years of experience using Terraform for infrastructure management, able to

understand and modify existing modules.

 Cloud Platforms: Minimum of 4+ years of experience with any cloud platform (GCP

preferred), with a strong understanding of cloud concepts.

 Linux: 6+ years of solid experience with Linux OS, proficient in shell scripting, and

administration of RHEL, Ubuntu, and CentOS.

 Networking: Strong foundational knowledge of networking concepts including subnets,

VPCs, firewalls, iptables, and SSL.

 Additional Tools: Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab, Helm, and Python for various

DevOps tasks.

Preferred Skills:

 Ansible: Experience with configuration management and on-premises deployments.

 Jenkins: Proficiency in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.

 GitLab: Experience with Git source control and pipeline deployment.

 Helm: Familiarity with Helm for Kubernetes deployments.

 Python: Ability to write and maintain Python scripts for automation and maintenance.