DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes & Terraform) | Smartfolks | Hyderabad

Smartfolks; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartfolks in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer (8+ years) for a permanent, on-site role. You will own AWS cloud architecture, create scalable infrastructure, and lead CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and Bash is essential. The position offers an enterprise environment, immediate joiner preference, and exposure to global clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on DevOps, cloud architecture, and systems administration.
• Deep experience with AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EKS).
• Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Immediate joiners only; on-site availability in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud architecture design and deployment in AWS.
• Manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Implement IaC with Terraform across environments.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Harden Linux servers and develop automation scripts (Python/Bash).

Skills

DevOps engineering

Cloud architecture

Linux administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3)

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Python

Bash

Git

CloudWatch

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced DevOps engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, Kubernetes orchestration, and DevSecOps practices in Hyderabad, India, Smartfolks is actively seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of professional experience for a permanent full-time engagement, prioritizing immediate joiners only. In this vital cloud infrastructure and automation role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of AWS cloud architecture, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EKS clusters, containerization with Docker, infrastructure-as-code via Terraform, CI/CD pipeline management using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, Linux system administration, Python and Bash scripting, Git version control, CloudWatch monitoring, and robust security implementation. Bringing deep technical proficiency in cloud engineering and site reliability methodologies, you will empower an elite international recruitment and technology solutions corporation to achieve uncompromised system uptime, high-performance deployment velocity, and superior cloud operations delivery. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, enterprise client exposure, and professional growth within a leading global recruitment and staffing corporation.

Detailed Job Description:

As a DevOps Engineer supporting Smartfolks for top multinational clients on a professional on-site basis in Hyderabad, India, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of cloud architecture, deployment automation, infrastructure monitoring, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure utilizing EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and EKS, orchestrating containerized workloads with Kubernetes and Docker, managing infrastructure-as-code deployments through Terraform, building and optimizing automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and GitHub Actions, administering Linux server environments, authoring robust automation scripts in Python and Bash, managing Git version control workflows, monitoring system performance via AWS CloudWatch, enforcing rigorous DevSecOps and cloud security standards, collaborating proactively with software development squads, system administrators, and technical recruitment leadership like Mukesh Sunchu at Smartfolks, adhering to strict corporate security and governance standards, ensuring alignment with immediate joiner availability, and managing application requirements by submitting your resume via direct email to [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain secure, highly scalable AWS cloud infrastructure environments across EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and EKS.
• Architect and manage containerized application deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker.
• Author, test, and deploy infrastructure-as-code configurations utilizing Terraform across distributed environments.
• Build, optimize, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Administer, configure, and harden Linux server operating systems and underlying server architecture.
• Develop robust automation scripts and data processing utilities utilizing Python and Bash scripting.
• Manage source code repositories and version control workflows utilizing Git.
• Monitor cloud performance, system health, resource utilization, and operational logs utilizing AWS CloudWatch.
• Implement comprehensive DevSecOps and cloud security frameworks to mitigate vulnerabilities and enforce compliance.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional software engineering, QA, and client stakeholder squads.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, cloud architecture, and systems administration.
• Strong, demonstrable operational proficiency in AWS cloud services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and EKS.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Solid practical grasp of CI/CD pipeline implementation utilizing Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Proven expertise in Linux administration, Python and Bash scripting, and Git version control.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and effective stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Immediate joiners only (mandatory requirement).
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional on-site operations in Hyderabad, India.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional vendor certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier-1 global technology enterprises, financial institutions, or SaaS corporations.
• Hands-on familiarity with advanced observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and infrastructure security scanners.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and IT service desk platforms (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Active participation in cloud computing user groups, DevOps forums, or open-source infrastructure projects.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Smartfolks Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Mukesh Sunchu (Executive TA | IT Recruitment Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.smartfolksinc.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise DevOps Engineering Package
• Work Schedule: On-Site Professional Operations (Hyderabad, India)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Hyderabad DevOps Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Employment

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this DevOps Engineer position with Smartfolks in Hyderabad, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your AWS/EKS architecture tenure, Terraform infrastructure-as-code expertise, and immediate availability.