Senior Technology Engineer – Compute (Linux)

Job Description

Senior Technology Engineer – Compute (Linux) Location: Chennai / Bangalore 12 months contract! Join us as a Senior Technology Engineer – Compute , and lead the development and delivery of innovative compute solutions. The Senior Technology Engineer will play a key role in driving the engineering function within the client for the technologies he/she is responsible for. While managing the day to day operational activities is not expected here, this role will be accountable for the overall delivery activities such as Design, Development, Implementation, Standardization, Automation and Capacity Planning. You will be expected to have a T-shaped technical profile to be able to switch between multiple disciplines based on the project requirement where your core strength is coming from Linux operating system. The ideal candidate is also expected to automate the requirements of the platform in infrastructure as code way and take accountability of the end to end solution. Key Responsibilities: Standardization and Automation : Develop a standardized stack of infrastructure products using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins. Automate deployments to achieve zero-touch provisioning. Strategic Roadmap : Define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and backlogs using Agile methodologies. Cost Optimization : Lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through process automation, innovative solutions, and the adoption of open-source technologies. Operational Stability : Enhance the stability and resilience of infrastructure by addressing audit and risk items and troubleshooting issues effectively. Collaboration : Work closely with architecture, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational standards. Certifications (Preferred) : Red Hat Certified Architect. Experience : Minimum 10 years in technical roles within large organizations. Hands-on experience in automation and DevOps/SRE practices. Technical Expertise (Essential) : · Linux Internals : Expert knowledge in RHEL/Ubuntu systems. · Scripting : Proficiency in Python, Bash, and Groovy. · IaC and Orchestration Tools : Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins. · DevOps Principles : Strong understanding of SRE, IaC, 12-factor principles, and GITOPS-driven management. · Repository Management : Expertise with Red Hat Satellite, Nexus, and similar tools. · Containerization : Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. · Infrastructure Concepts : Knowledge of DNS, SSL communication, Active Directory, certificates, and firewalls. · API Communication : Proficient in REST/SOAP API integration. · Operational Excellence : Adept at troubleshooting and implementing solutions for high availability and stability. Preferred Skills : · Virtualization : Familiarity with KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or similar technologies. · Software-Defined Storage : Knowledge of Ceph and GlusterFS. · ELK Stack : Understanding of Auditbeat and Filebeat. · OS Compliance : Familiarity with CIS Benchmark. · Agile Practices : Proficient in Agile ceremonies and methodologies. · Banking Industry Experience : Background in financial sector projects is a plus.