We are looking for a Senior Storage & DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise storage platforms, Linux systems, and automation-driven infrastructure operations.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, automating, and operating storage services across on-prem and cloud environments, while enabling CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and platform modernization initiatives.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with DevOps tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Chef, Python) and the ability to work across storage, compute, cloud, and application teams.

- Design, build, and operate enterprise storage platforms across on-prem and cloud environments.

- Hands-on experience with SAN/NAS/Object storage technologies (e.g., Pure, NetApp, EMC, 3PAR, cloud-native storage).

- Perform storage provisioning, migrations, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

- Lead and execute storage migration projects (array-to-array, on-prem to cloud, tech refresh).

- Implement high availability, replication, backup, and DR strategies for storage services.

- Troubleshoot complex storage-related issues impacting Linux and application workloads.

Technical Skills :

DevOps & Automation :

- Drive automation-first approaches for infrastructure and storage operations.

- Develop and maintain automation using

1. Ansible (playbooks, roles)

2. Chef (cookbooks, recipes)

3. Python for scripting and orchestration

- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.

- Automate repetitive operational tasks such as:

i. Storage provisioning

ii. Server builds

iii. Configuration enforcement

iv. Health checks and reporting

- Perform code reviews, version control, and documentation for automation assets.

Linux & Platform engineering

- Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL / OEL / CentOS / Ubuntu).

- Expertise in:

a. File systems, LVM, multipathing

b. Performance tuning and troubleshooting

c. Security hardening and patching

- Support Linux-based workloads running on virtualized and bare-metal environments.

- Collaborate with platform and application teams during builds, migrations, and upgrades

Cloud & Hybrid Storage :

- Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Hands-on knowledge of cloud storage services:

I. Block, File, Object storage

II. Cloud-native backup and DR

- Design and support hybrid storage architectures across on-prem and cloud.

- Optimize storage cost, performance, and scalability in cloud environments.

Behavioural Competencies :

- Shows strong interest in learning more about the domain they work in and open to joining learning groups, peer sessions, or knowledge-sharing forums

- Actively seeks mentorship opportunities and makes effective use of guidance provided

- Uses available communication tools (Slack, Teams, email, etc.) effectively and follows best practices

- Is open to changing direction on projects based on updated requirements or team decisions

- Adapts positively to evolving priorities and business needs

- Follows guidance from senior engineers to design and implement cost-effective solutions

- Considers efficiency, optimization, and cost impact while making technical decisions

Preferred candidate profile :

- 10-12 years of experience in Storage, Linux, and Infrastructure Engineering roles.

- Strong experience with DevOps and automation tools:

- GitHub, GitHub Actions

- Ansible

- Chef