Software Development Engineer-I (Devops)

Job Description

About Gruve Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks. Position Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior DevOps / SRE Engineer to join our growing technology team. As a fresher or early-career professional, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support, automate, and optimize our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability systems. Key Responsibilities: Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc. Work with senior team members to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-native applications. Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. Help maintain uptime, reliability, and performance of systems using observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc. ). Write automation scripts and participate in routine maintenance tasks. Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. Participate in on-call rotations under supervision (after adequate training). Basic Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related technical field (or final year students who are eligible to join full-time). Internship, project, or academic exposure to any of the following DevOps/SRE tools: CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc. Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure (basic knowledge or certification is a plus). Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes. Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, etc. Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, etc. Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking basics. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go Passion for automation, problem-solving, and learning modern DevOps practices. Preferred Qualifications Open-source contributions or personal GitHub projects related to DevOps. Certification in cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure Foundations or DevOps). Familiarity with Agile and DevOps workflows. Why Gruve At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we d love to hear from you. Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.