DevOps Specialist

KONE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Chennai is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design and manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized applications. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in Python development and strong proficiency in tools like Jenkins and AWS. This role emphasizes a collaborative work culture focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python development, automation, and scripting.
• Proven expertise with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong practical experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and support test automation tools and libraries, primarily using Python.

Skills

Python development

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux system administration

shell scripting

Puppet

monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python development, automation, and scripting.
• Proven expertise with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong practical experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Puppet.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-driven approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across functional teams.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Awareness of CI/CD security best practices and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and support test automation tools and libraries, primarily using Python.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance Linux-based systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to streamline and optimize the software delivery lifecycle.
• Assist in server configuration management using Puppet.
• Implement security practices, including automated compliance and security checks.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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