Expert Devops Engineer

Ciklum; Pune District, Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciklum is hiring a senior DevOps leader in Pune to drive technical vision for automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security. You will mentor a high-performing DevOps team, collaborate with engineering and product teams to shape the cloud infrastructure roadmap, and continuously optimize delivery processes for scalability and efficiency.

You will apply deep Azure knowledge, IaC mastery, and strong communication to align technology with business goals and manage technical debt while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience with a proven track record.
• 7+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant leadership experience.
• Proven experience in designing, architecting, and implementing large-scale, secure, and reliable Azure solutions.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing DevOps teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Azure certifications are highly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Strong strategic and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and vision for the DevOps team, defining and implementing best practices for infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap, aligning with overall business goals.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Continuously evaluate and improve DevOps processes, driving automation, efficiency, and agility within the software delivery lifecycle.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Azure services, IaC tools, and DevOps methodologies to solve complex technical challenges.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders, including developers, senior management, and clients.
• Identify and address technical debt within the infrastructure, proactively implementing solutions for long-term maintainability and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Azure

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Terraform

Powershell

Bash

Python

Java

Go

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and vision for the DevOps team, defining and implementing best practices for infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap, aligning with overall business goals.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Continuously evaluate and improve DevOps processes, driving automation, efficiency, and agility within the software delivery lifecycle.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Azure services, IaC tools, and DevOps methodologies to solve complex technical challenges.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders, including developers, senior management, and clients.
• Identify and address technical debt within the infrastructure, proactively implementing solutions for long-term maintainability and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience with a proven track record of success.
• 7+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant leadership experience.
• Proven experience in designing, architecting, and implementing large-scale, secure, and reliable Azure solutions.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing DevOps teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Azure certifications are highly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Strong strategic and business acumen.

Desirable:

• Cloud: Unmatched expertise in Azure services, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• IaC Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or other IaC tools with the ability to design and manage complex infrastructure as code templates.
• Scripting and Programming Expertise: Strong scripting skills (Powershell, Bash) and proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go) for building robust automation solutions.
• Security Champion: Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, security automation, compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO), and incident response strategies.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership skills, fostering a positive team environment, inspiring innovation, and effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Multi-Cloud: Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).