Devops Engineer

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chennai is seeking a highly experienced DevOps Engineer with 5 to 8+ years in enterprise-level DevOps. The ideal candidate will design scalable AI-powered solutions and optimize MLOps pipelines. Essential skills include Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Python, and Bash. The position emphasizes innovative AI-driven practices in cloud engineering and observability. Candidates with strong problem-solving abilities and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of enterprise-level DevOps experience.
• Certification on Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable AI-powered DevOps solutions for large enterprise platforms.
• Develop and optimize MLOps pipelines and model deployment workflows.
• Create and automate solutions for Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure.
• Drive Kubernetes-based container orchestration and DevSecOps initiatives.

Skills

Python

Bash

Go

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenStack

Istio

Snyk

Education

BE/B-Tech in Computer Science or Electronics & Communication

Tools

Terraform

Grafana

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose We are seeking a highly experienced DevOps Engineer with exceptional expertise in AI-enabled Cloud Engineering, Observability, Operational Intelligence, and AI-driven automation. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 8+ years of enterprise-level Devops experience, with a focus on building innovative AI-enabled platforms, data-driven automation frameworks, and enterprise-grade AIOps solutions to advance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable AI-powered DevOps solutions for large enterprise platforms to improve MTTR, achieve automated incident resolution, and drive operational excellence
• Develop and optimize MLOps pipelines and model deployment workflows leveraging clustering, topic modeling, and anomaly detection techniques
• Create and automate solutions for Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure with L&T Vyoma, Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm, alongside Python and Shell Scripting
• Drive Kubernetes-based container orchestration and DevSecOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, Istio, and KEDA deployment strategies
• Ensure seamless ITSM integration for AI-driven operations and automation
• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code practices using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Drive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to ensure high availability and resilience
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-driven approach
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies
• Integrate security practices into the DevOps pipeline, ensuring compliance and risk management
• Experience with OpenStack, serverless architecture, understanding of DevSecOps practices and security automation
• Innovation mindset with focus on enterprise impact

Experience & Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication. Certification on Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform are preferred.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 5 - 8 years of Experience as a Devops Engineer

Required Technical Skills

• Programming: Python, Bash, Go
• Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd)
• API Gateway (Kong, Apigee, NGINX)
• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Argo Workflows
• Container Runtimes: Docker and Podman
• Development Environments: Vagrant, DevPod, cloud-based dev environment, Backstage
• IaC Engines: Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, Crossplane
• Policy as Code: Open Policy Agent, Kyverno
• CI/CD Orchestration: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Dagger
• Observability Stack: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry, Tempo, Mimir, Splunk
• Vulnerability Scanning: Snyk, SonarQube, Veracode, OWASP, InsightVM
• Secret Management: HashiCorp Vault, or CyberArk
• AI Security: NeMo Guardrails, Lakera