Associate Technical Lead - DevOps

Description

Key Responsibilities :

AWS Infrastructure Management : Manage and optimize Linux-based AWS environments (EC2, VPCs, RDS, S3, etc.) ensuring scalability, performance, and security.CI/CD Automation : Design, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.Code Quality & Artifact Management : Configure and maintain SonarQube for static code analysis and Nexus Repository Manager for artifact storage and version control.Containerization & Orchestration : Develop and optimize Docker images; manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS) using Helm; configure Istio service mesh.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Write and maintain Terraform modules for AWS provisioning, ensuring modular, reusable, and cost-efficient infrastructure.DevSecOps Practices : Implement security automation in pipelines and enforce security best practices across AWS infrastructure.Monitoring & Observability : Configure Datadog for proactive monitoring, dashboards, and alerting of AWS resources and applications.Automation & Scripting : Develop Bash and Python scripts to automate operational tasks and cloud workflows.Cost Optimization : Lead AWS cost optimization initiatives including right-sizing, auto-scaling, and usage monitoring.Network Security : Configure and manage Zscaler for secure network access and traffic filtering.Collaboration : Partner with development, security, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly reliable systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Linux administration and system performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for AWS
• Advanced Docker skills (multi-stage builds, optimization, lifecycle management)
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, and Istio
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles
• Experience with SonarQube, Nexus, and Datadog
• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting
• Strong understanding of AWS cost management strategies
• Familiarity with Zscaler for secure network access
  

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