DevOps Engineer

hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a DevOps Engineer to strengthen deployment workflows and automate infrastructure.

You will build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines, deploy containers on Kubernetes, manage cloud resources across AWS/Azure/GCP, and monitor system health for reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of DevOps experience.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting, Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring and logging tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for automated deployments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD workflows and resolve build and deployment failures.
• Manage Azure DevOps Services including Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.
• Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Monitor performance, availability, and health to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with security teams to meet security standards.
• Work with Git for version control and repository management.
• Document DevOps processes and incidents.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Ansible

Terraform

Shell scripting

Git

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

Logging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The opportunity

As a DevOps Engineer, you will bring a strong foundation in DevOps and a passion for automation to enhance deployment workflows. You will work in cloud services, containerization and monitoring tools to enhance operational efficiency.

How you'll make an impact

• You will prepare and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for automated deployments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD workflows, resolving build and deployment failures.
• You will manage Azure DevOps Services, including Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• You will deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, including Pods, Deployments, Services, and ConfigMaps.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• You will monitor system performance, availability, and application health to ensure reliability.
• Monitor systems and applications for security vulnerabilities and threats.
• You will configure and troubleshoot networking components, such as IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, and network interfaces.
• Perform basic system administration tasks on Linux‑based servers, including user management, file permissions, and process monitoring.
• You will set up and manage SSH for secure remote access and key‑based authentication.
• Respond to production incidents, troubleshoot issues, and ensure minimal downtime.
• You will conduct post‑incident reviews, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures, identify and implement process improvements to enhance system reliability and developer productivity.
• You will collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Work with Git for version control, following best practices in repository management.
• You will stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating innovative solutions into DevOps practices.
• Maintain detailed documentation of devops processes, incidents, and procedures.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in DevOps.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), Ansible, Terraform, Shell Scripting, Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring and logging tools.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in English both spoken & written.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and