Devops Engineer -Associate 2

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a DevOps Engineer - Associate 2 to join our Technology Consulting practice in Bengaluru. You will engage in consulting services for business applications, analyzing client needs, implementing software solutions, and providing training for seamless integration.

You will work within a dynamic team, learn across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services, and contribute to scalable CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation while growing

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering CI/CD pipelines for multi-service applications.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure in production environments.
• Strong container experience with Docker and Kubernetes; IaC skills with Terraform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines across environments for multiple services.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Build and maintain container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE) and Docker.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Automate provisioning, configuration management and deployment workflows using IaC and automation tools.
• Collaborate with software teams to optimize performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident resolution when production issues arise.
• Evaluate and adopt new tools and practices to continuously improve developer experience.

Skills

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Linux

Networking basics

SRE practices

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

CloudFormation

Helm

Datadog

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Customer

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a DevOps Engineer - Associate 2, you will engage in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimize operational efficiency. You will analyze client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimizing operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support. Working within our Technology Consulting practice, you will be part of a dynamic team that values curiosity, adaptability, and reliability. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of your development and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

Design, implement and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) for automated build, test, and deployment across environments for multiple services

• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Build and maintain container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE) and Docker.

• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog).

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment workflows using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize application performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.

• Understand database operations across RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB including backups, replication, failover strategies, and performance tuning.

• Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident resolution when production issues arise.

• Evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and practices to continuously improve the developer experience.

Requirements

Technical Skills (Must have)

• Working knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, and DevOps / CI/CD delivery practices.

• Strong proficiency with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms with hands-on experience in production environments.

• Deep expertise in container technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Solid experience with Infrastructure-as-Code -Terraform is strongly preferred.

• Advanced scripting skills in Bash/Shell, Python for automation and tooling.

• Proven track record of building and maintaining enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals - DNS, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls, and service mesh.

• Working knowledge of Linux system administration and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills (Nice to have):

• Familiarity with security and compliance practices including RBAC, secrets management (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault).

• Experience with serverless architectures (Lambda, Cloud Functions, Fargate).

• Familiarity with FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization strategies.

• Experience supporting CCaaS or contact center platforms (Amazon Connect, Genesys, NICE CXone) infrastructure

• Multi-cloud experience (AWS + Azure)

• Security/compliance experience (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS as applicable)

• Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems

• Exposure to database administration (DynamoDB, RDS, Azure SQL)

Platforms & Technologies (Must Have):

• Cloud & serverless: AWS (Amazon Connect, Lambda, Lex, AWS AI Agents) and Azure

• Version control: GitHub

• Cloud: AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC), Azure.

• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS / GKE), Helm.

• IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation.

• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.

• Version control: Git, GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket.

• Scripting: Bash, Python, or Shell.

Platforms & Technologies (Nice to Have):

• GitOps: ArgoCD, Flux.

• Monitoring & observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack, or Datadog.

• Secrets management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager.

• Configuration management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet.

• Data & Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis.

Methodologies & Tools:

• Experience working in SAFE Agile / Agile / Scrum environments

• Strong understanding of SRE principles and incident management.

• Familiarity with change management frameworks is a plus.

Professional Skills:

• Proven ability to translate customer business objectives into a comprehensive technical solution and detailed project estimate

• Strong communication, documentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to bridge business and technical audiences, articulating value and building trust with stakeholders

Certifications (Nice-to-Have):

• AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.

What You Must Have

• B. Engg./ B. Tech., M. Engg./ M. Tech. from a premier Technical/ Engineering School
• 2 - 5 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• At least one of the following: DevOps Engineer certifications, Agile certifications, SAFe or other scaling methodology certifications, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Manager (CSM), or similar PM-related certification
• Demonstrating analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Utilizing business data analytics for informed decision-making
• Implementing technology solutions in client support environments
• Engaging in strategic planning and project delivery
• Excelling in communication and active listening
• Adapting to fast-paced, client-focused environments

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

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