Devops Engineer (Open-source Experience)

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Hyderabad, Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NPCI in Hyderabad / Mumbai seeks a DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to build and modernize scalable infrastructure platforms using Python, automation, Linux, and configuration management. The role combines hands-on software development with operations, platform engineering, and automation initiatives to support mission-critical systems and internal platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design robust CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, and ensure

Qualifications

• Proven Python development experience and Django familiarity.
• Hands-on with REST API design and integration.
• Strong Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
• Experience with automation tools: SaltStack/Ansible/Puppet/Chef.
• CI/CD and GitOps exposure with Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with IaC: Terraform and cloud platforms.
• OpenStack/AWS/Azure/GCP exposure is a plus.
• Platform engineering and internal tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and internal platforms using Python.
• Build and enhance applications using the Django framework.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain REST APIs for infrastructure and platform services.
• Automate operational workflows, provisioning activities, and infrastructure management functions.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives to improve developer and operations productivity.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patch management, and operational tasks.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based production environments.
• Manage services using Systemd, SSH, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot DNS, firewall, networking, and connectivity issues.
• Leverage AI-powered tools for automation and productivity.

Skills

Python Development

Django

REST APIs

Automation Tools

Platform Engineering

Linux Administration

Shell Scripting

CI/CD

GitOps

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenStack

Cloud Platforms

Networking Basics

AI Adoption

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Terraform

OpenStack

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The Opportunity

NPCI is looking for a highly skilled DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Enginner to join its Cloud Computing & Data Center team. This role is focused on building and enhancing modern infrastructure platforms through a combination of Python development, infrastructure automation, Linux engineering, and configuration management expertise.

The ideal candidate will possess strong software development capabilities along with hands‑on exposure to infrastructure operations, automation frameworks, and platform engineering practices. The role offers an opportunity to contribute towards large-scale infrastructure modernization, internal platform development, and automation initiatives supporting NPCI's mission‑critical systems.

Job Details

• Job Title: DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Division: Cloud Computing & Data Center
• Experience: 3-7 Years
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hyderabad / Mumbai
• Role Type: Permanent
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline

Key Responsibilities

Python Development & Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, automation tools, and internal platforms using Python.
• Build and enhance applications using the Django framework.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain REST APIs for infrastructure and platform services.
• Automate operational workflows, provisioning activities, and infrastructure management functions through software engineering practices.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives aimed at improving developer and operations productivity.

Infrastructure Automation & Configuration Management

• Implement and manage infrastructure automation using SaltStack (preferred), Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Develop reusable automation modules, playbooks, and configuration templates.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patch management, and operational tasks.
• Drive standardization and consistency across infrastructure environments.

Linux Administration & Operations

• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based environments in production.
• Manage services using Systemd and related Linux service management frameworks.
• Perform SSH administration and secure remote system management.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting of infrastructure incidents.
• Monitor and optimize server performance, resource utilization, and system stability.

Network & Infrastructure Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot DNS, Firewall, Routing, Connectivity, and Network‑related issues.
• Analyze and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks related to CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network performance.
• Work closely with infrastructure, network, and application teams to ensure platform reliability and availability.

AI-Driven Operations

• Leverage AI‑powered tools and platforms for automation, troubleshooting, operational productivity, scripting assistance, and knowledge acceleration.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency using AI‑assisted workflows and automation practices.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Primary Mandatory Skills - Development

Python Development

• Strong development experience in Python.
• Hands‑on expertise with Django Framework.
• Experience in REST API Development and Integration.
• Good understanding of software design principles and backend application development.
• Experience building automation tools, internal platforms, or infrastructure‑related applications.

Secondary Mandatory Skills - DevOps & Infrastructure

Configuration Management & Automation

• Hands‑on experience in any of the following:
• SaltStack (Highly Preferred)
• Ansible
• Puppet
• Chef

Linux Administration

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Good proficiency in Shell Scripting.
• Experience managing production Linux environments.

System Administration

• Systemd Service Management
• SSH Administration
• Package and Process Management
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Networking Fundamentals

• DNS Administration and Troubleshooting
• Firewall Management and Debugging
• Network Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals

Infrastructure Performance Management

• CPU Performance Analysis
• Memory Utilization Analysis
• Storage Performance Monitoring
• System Optimization and Capacity Planning

AI Adoption

• Practical usage of AI tools for:
• Automation
• Troubleshooting
• Code Development
• Operational Efficiency
• Productivity Improvement

DevOps Skills & Experience

Containerization & Orchestration

• Kubernetes Administration
• Custom Kubernetes Cluster Operations
• Helm Charts Development & Management
• Docker & Containerization Technologies

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• CI/CD Pipeline Implementation and Maintenance
• Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or equivalent tools
• GitOps practices using:
• ArgoCD
• Flux

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Terraform
• Infrastructure Automation Frameworks

Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

• Exposure to OpenStack, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Platform Engineering Concepts
• Cloud‑Native Architecture

Monitoring & Observability

• Prometheus
• Grafana
• ELK / EFK Stack
• Logging and Monitoring Practices