Junior DevOps Engineer

Experience

: 1.00 + years

Salary

: Confidential (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period

: 7 Days

Shift

: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type

: Remote

Placement Type

: Full Time Contract for 12 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - A funded, fast-growing InsurTech platform building digital solutions for the insurance industry)What do you need for this opportunity?Must have skills required:Git workflow, EKS, Grafana, My sql, AWS, Jenkins, KubernetesA funded, fast-growing InsurTech platform building digital solutions for the insurance industry is Looking for:

Job Overview

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring our applications are production-ready,smoothly deployed, and reliably maintained. You’ll collaborate with developers and QA to automateenvironments, streamline deployments, and monitor system health across multiple stages. This role isperfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to grow through hands-onexperience and continuous learning.We value curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset. If you are someone who actively seeks out newtools, stays updated with industry trends, and enjoys learning independently—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Argo CD
• Manage containerized applications on Kubernetes (EKS) and troubleshoot deployment issues
• Provision and optimize production environments in AWS using performance benchmarks
• Finalize infrastructure components including security groups, autoscaling, and high availability
• Monitor systems using Grafana and validate observability (logging, tracing, alerting)
• Coordinate releases, validate rollback plans, and support change request processes
• Deploy Java microservices, Angular applications, and MySQL databases on AWS RDS
• Participate in daily scrums and assist the Development Director during launch phases
• Ensure backup, recovery, and restore procedures are tested and documented
  

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in DevOps or related roles
• Hands-on experience with:
• AWS
• EKS / Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Argo CD)
• Grafana
• MySQL
• Familiarity with Git workflows and agile development practices
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven learner with a passion for exploring new technologies and improving processes
• Ability to adapt quickly and take ownership of tasks in a dynamic environment
• Are available during EST hours (with overlap until noon or 1 PM EST).
• Have strong English communication skills for collaboration.
  

Benefits:

• Excellent work culture
• Focus on work life balance
• Focus on Professional Development
  

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About Uplers:

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