Location : Kanpur

Description :

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in on-premise infrastructure management and hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing infrastructure pipelines, enhancing automation in deployments, and ensuring system reliability, security, and high availability.

Responsibilities :

- Design, deploy, and administer on-premises Kubernetes clusters using tools such as kubeadm, k3s, or k0s to support scalable application infrastructure.

- Configure and maintain robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes.

- Develop and maintain Docker-based environments across development, testing, and production stages to ensure consistency and efficiency.

- Implement and manage infrastructure using Ansible or Terraform, with a focus on tailored solutions for on-premises environments.

- Architect and maintain secure, resilient infrastructure supporting microservices and internal platforms to ensure high availability and performance.

- Diagnose and resolve complex environment-related issues including container orchestration, networking, and deployment failures.

- Create and maintain detailed internal documentation and operational playbooks to support standardized DevOps practices.

- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 operational support for critical production systems.

- Identify repetitive tasks and implement automation to minimize manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.

- Design and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes Composite Resource Definitions (XRDs) to support dynamic scaling and management.

- Implement robust security measures to safeguard infrastructure, applications, and data, ensuring compliance with internal and industry standards.

- Act as a bridge between development and operations teams to facilitate seamless software releases and quick resolution of production issues.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

- Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and implementing capacity planning strategies.

- Maintain comprehensive records of systems architecture, configurations, processes, and incident resolutions.

- Drive ongoing improvements in infrastructure, tools, and processes to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Eligibility :

- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer.

- Strong expertise in Kubernetes administration for on-premises (non-cloud) environments.

- Proficient in designing and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

- In-depth understanding of Docker and its container lifecycle management.

- Solid working knowledge of Linux-based systems, system administration, and core networking concepts.

- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack.

- Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or Go.

Desired Eligibility :

- Experience with self-hosted GitLab runners and artifact registries.

- Knowledge of service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

- Familiarity with security best practices in containerized and orchestrated environments.

- Exposure to load balancing tools such as HAProxy, Nginx, or Traefik.

Travel :

As and when required, across the country for project execution and monitoring as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.

Communication :

Submit a cover letter summarising your experience in relevant technologies and software along with a resume and the Latest passport-size photograph.