DEVOPS TECHNICAL LEAD - Azure DevOps

Happiest Minds Technologies; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to automate deployment, enhance performance, and ensure high availability across AWS/Azure/GCP.

The role emphasizes IaC, CI/CD, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, and strong security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Strong background in software development (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and mentor juniors.

Skills

AWS/Azure/GCP

Python/Java/Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Ansible/Chef/Puppet

Monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana)

Networking & Security basics

Infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, coupled with extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with cloud platforms. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. You will work closely with the development, operations, and security teams to streamline and automate our deployment processes, improve system performance, and manage our cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design and Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Integrate automated testing and deployment strategies.

Cloud Management:

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ensure cost‑effective usage of cloud resources and implement best practices for cloud security.

Monitoring and Performance:

• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for reliability and performance.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with development teams to ensure smooth integration of new features and services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers and other team members.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices across all infrastructure components.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Strong background in software development (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, etc.).

Technical Skills:

• Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.
• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and system architecture.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architectures and functions‑as-a-service (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Knowledge of database management and optimization (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).