Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Zycus is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of DevOps principles , extensive hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines , and a strong background in cloud infrastructure management . As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our development and deployment processes, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of our software products. Key Responsibilities : Cloud Services : Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS/Azure/GCP services. Optimize and automate cloud environments to support development, testing, and production workloads. Container Technologies : Implement, manage, and scale containerized applications using Docker. Ensure best practices in container security, orchestration, and management. Kubernetes : Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, using EKS/Rancher/OCP. Optimize Kubernetes environments for performance, scalability, and reliability. Implement CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes-native tools. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Develop, manage, and maintain IaC using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Ensure infrastructure configurations are version-controlled, repeatable, and auditable. Scripting and Automation : Write and maintain scripts (Python, Shell) for automation of infrastructure management, deployment processes, and monitoring. Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Problem Solving and Analytical Skills : Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues related to infrastructure, applications, and deployments. Provide technical expertise and leadership in resolving critical production issues. Logging and Monitoring : Implement, manage, and optimize logging and monitoring solutions using tools like ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of monitoring systems. Web Layer Technologies : Configure and manage web layer components such as HA Proxy, Nginx, and CDN solutions. Optimize web layer for performance, security, and scalability. Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide updates on progress. Education : Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a DevOps. AWS Proficiency : Strong hands-on experience with a wide range of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and Lambda. Container Expertise : Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes on Production Systems. Knowledge of Helm, Istio, or other Kubernetes-related tools is a plus. IaC Tools : Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible. Scripting Skills : Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell. Experience with other programming languages is a plus. Monitoring and Logging : Experience with ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog or similar tools. Web Layer Knowledge : Experience with web layer technologies such as HA Proxy, Nginx, and CDN solutions. Leadership Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from inception to delivery. Experience mentoring junior team members and providing technical leadership. Certifications : Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform Certification) are a plus and will be considered an additional bonus. Preferred Skills : CI/CD Pipelines : Experience with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Argocd, Tekton or similar tools. Security Best Practices : Understanding of security best practices for cloud infrastructure, containers, and IaC. Soft Skills : Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement. Knowledge of LLMs and GPTs : Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). Understanding their applications, limitations, and integration with existing infrastructure for automated solutions and AI-driven insights. Cloud Product Company: We are a Cloud SaaS Company and our products are created by using the latest technologies like ML and AI. Our UI is in Angular JS and we are developing our mobile apps using React. A Market Leader: Zycus is recognized by Gartner (world s leading market research analyst) as a Leader in Procurement Software Suites. Move between Roles: We believe that change leads to growth and therefore we allow our employees to shift careers and move to different roles and functions within the organization Get a Global Exposure: You get to work and deal with our global customers. Create an Impact: Zycus gives you the environment to create an impact on the product and transform your ideas into reality. Even our junior engineers get the opportunity to work on different product features.