DevOps Engineer

Persistent Systems; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work hours

Flexible work hours

Education sponsorship

Long service awards

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team in a hybrid role based in Hyderabad, India. You will drive automation, cloud adoption, and CI/CD initiatives, building scalable pipelines and containerized environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will manage IaC, scripting, monitoring, and observability to ensure reliable enterprise applications, and participate in cloud-native modernization efforts with a focus on security and

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of DevOps/Platform Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on with Kubernetes and OpenShift administration.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• IaC with Terraform/Ansible.
• Linux/Unix administration and scripting (Shell/Bash/Python).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana/Prometheus/ELK/Splunk).
• Cloud exposure across Azure/AWS/GCP and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise deployment automation and platform engineering solutions.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for build, test, release, and deployment.
• Deploy and manage containerized apps using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Collaborate across dev, infra, security, and operations to streamline delivery.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration with IaC tools.
• Create automation scripts in Shell/Bash/Python.
• Monitor performance; ensure reliability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot deployment, infra, networking, and platform issues.
• Apply DevOps best practices to improve release velocity and security.
• Participate in architecture reviews for cloud-native platforms.

Skills

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD tools

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK Stack

Splunk

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team and drive automation, cloud adoption, and continuous delivery initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines, managing containerized environments, automating infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications. You will work closely with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to accelerate software delivery and support cloud-native transformation initiatives.

• Experience: 5 to 8 Years


• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise deployment automation and platform engineering solutions.


• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for application build, testing, release management, and deployment.


• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms.


• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to streamline software delivery processes.


• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment activities using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.


• Develop automation scripts and reusable tooling using Shell Scripting, Bash, or Python.


• Monitor application and platform performance and proactively address reliability and scalability concerns.


• Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, networking, and platform-related issues.


• Implement DevOps best practices to improve release velocity, system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.


• Participate in architecture reviews and technical discussions related to cloud-native platforms and modern application deployment strategies.


• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives across enterprise environments.


• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.


• Ensure compliance with organizational security, governance, and operational standards.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within DevOps and platform engineering teams.


• Support production environments and provide technical guidance during critical incidents and deployments.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5-8 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Application Support.


• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift administration and application deployment.


• Expertise in Docker and container orchestration technologies.


• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.


• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.


• Strong Linux/Unix administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.


• Proficiency in Shell Scripting, Bash, or Python automation.


• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, Splunk, or similar platforms.


• Good understanding of cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP.


• Experience working with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized applications.


• Understanding of DevSecOps practices, security automation, and infrastructure governance.


• Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex infrastructure issues.


• Familiarity with networking concepts, load balancing, DNS, SSL/TLS, and security best practices.


• Experience working in Agile and Scrum delivery environments.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications


• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies


• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards


• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.


• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.


• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."