Devops Tech Lead

KSB; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB is seeking an experienced DevOps Leader to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, IaC-based provisioning, and container orchestration on AWS with EKS. You will optimize cloud infrastructure, monitor systems, and mentor the team while ensuring secure, scalable deployments.

The role requires deep hands-on AWS experience, Kubernetes proficiency, strong scripting skills, and a proven ability to lead multi-project customer engagements. On-site in Pune, India, travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/ IT/ E&TC (or equivalent).
• 12–15 years experience across 4–5 customer projects.
• Experience of team handling is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, AWS Code Pipeline, Azure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Manage container orchestration platforms like Amazon EKS (Kubernetes), including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
• Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ECR).
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Ensure security best practices across DevOps including secrets management, IAM policies, and vulnerability scanning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infra/deployment issues in prod/staging.
• Drive cost optimization and performance improvements across cloud resources.
• Mentor DevOps engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Monitoring

Security

Scripting

Git

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BE / B.Tech Computer Science/ IT / E&TC

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, AWS Code Pipeline, Azure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Manage container orchestration platforms like Amazon EKS (Kubernetes), including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
• Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and ECR.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Ensure security best practices across DevOps processes including secrets management, IAM policies, and vulnerability scanning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues in production and staging environments.
• Drive cost optimization and performance improvements across cloud resources.
• Mentor fellow DevOps engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Formal Education :- B.E. / B. Tech Computer Science/ IT / E&TC
• Work Experience :- 12 to 15 years experience in more than 4-5 customer projects
• Experience of Team Handling is must.

Practical knowledge and experience in the field of

• Cloud Expertise: Deep hands‑on experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, IAM, S3, ECR, CloudWatch).
• Containerization: Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD: Strong knowledge of pipeline creation and management using Azure, GitLab CI, or AWS-native tools.
• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation.
• Security: Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure cloud configurations.
• Version Control: Expertise in Git and branching strategies.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferable:

• Multi-cloud exposure (Azure, GCP) for hybrid environments.
• Experience with service mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Knowledge of Mendix or low-code platforms in deployment contexts.
• DevOps metrics and KPIs understanding for performance tracking.
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway).
• Agile/Scrum familiarity for cross-functional collaboration.
• Elastic Search, Keycloak
• Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar.

Should possess very good knowledge in the areas of

• Ability to work in a team & Self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel aboard
• Embrace and explore new technologies
• Ability to mentor and transfer the knowledge within team
• Help foster a culture of ownership and accountability