Experience
: 8.00 + years
Salary
: INR 3000000-3400000 / year (based on experience)
Expected Notice Period
: 15 Days
Shift
: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)
Opportunity Type
: Office (Surat)
Placement Type
: Full Time Permanent position(Payroll and Compliance to be managed by: CirrOps® Consulting)
(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - CirrOps® Consulting)What do you need for this opportunity?Must have skills required:Excellent English communication, Grafana stack, Leadership Skills, ArgoCD, AWS, Kubernetes, PostgreSQLCirrOps® Consulting is Looking for:
Senior DevOps Engineer
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior DevOps Engineer
to join our team for a critical project engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes (EKS), and PostgreSQL (Aurora), with proven skills in performance optimization, automation, and troubleshooting.This role demands a
hands-on professional with excellent English communication skills
, who can collaborate effectively with global teams, ensure uptime, and support developers in delivering high-quality solutions. Candidates who can join within
30 days
are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure & Automation
- Design, deploy, and manage AWS services: EKS, RDS Aurora PostgreSQL, ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, WAF, OpenSearch, and ElastiCache Redis.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Argo Rollouts.
- Implement blue/green and canary deployments for zero-downtime releases.
- Performance & Reliability
- Optimize performance of Kubernetes workloads, PostgreSQL databases, caching, and networking.
- Ensure system uptime and availability SLAs.
- Identify bottlenecks and deliver scalable solutions.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Configure and maintain observability using the Grafana stack (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, etc.).
- Perform deep troubleshooting of EKS clusters, PostgreSQL, and distributed applications.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
- Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with developers to streamline deployments, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
- Support teams using Jira and Confluence for Agile workflows.
- Provide on-call support during weekends in case of emergencies.
- Document best practices, solutions, and runbooks.
Requirements
- 8+ years of DevOps experience with a strong focus on AWS and Kubernetes.
- Proven expertise with:
- AWS EKS, RDS Aurora PostgreSQL, ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, WAF, OpenSearch, ElastiCache Redis.
- Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Argo Rollouts.
- Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Hands-on experience with the Grafana stack for monitoring and alerting.
- Proven ability to optimize performance and maintain uptime.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken) – professional and clear.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodology.
- Problem-solving mindset, ability to work under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer.
- Experience in high-availability and security-focused environments.
- Previous project experience in performance tuning and scaling.
Job Details
- Position: Senior DevOps Engineer (Project-Based)
- Location: Surat, Gujarat (preferred) – Open for Remote candidates
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, with weekend availability for emergencies
- Availability: Candidates who can join within 30 days preferred
Hiring Process
- L1 Interview (15 minutes – Non-Technical)
- Initial discussion covering communication, background, and role expectations.
- L2 Interview (40 minutes – Technical)
- Hands-on technical discussion focusing on AWS, EKS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, and troubleshooting.
- L3 Interview (40 minutes – Final Technical Round)
- Deep dive into performance optimization, scalability, problem-solving, and real-world scenarios.
How to apply for this opportunity?
- Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal.
- Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
- Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!
About Uplers:
Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement.(Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well).So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!
