Lead DevOps Engineer

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead on‑prem and cloud initiatives, build and operate CI/CD pipelines, and drive reliability and efficiency.

You will work across global teams, use CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), and implement automation with Kubernetes, Docker, and scripting in Bash, Python, and Groovy.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of DevOps/DevOps solutions experience.
• Experience building and managing production‑critical CI/CD systems.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, infra, and automation.
• Experience with on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and fast‑paced prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain next generation DevOps infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, SRE, and high availability of environments.
• Enable R&D to use CI/CD tools, infra, and automations.
• Handle on‑prem and cloud initiatives, including planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

CI/CD systems

Networking

Linux administration

Windows

Scripting (Bash, Python, Groovy)

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering (CS/IT)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Helm

Docker

Job description

Who We Are At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact - touching billions of lives in the process.

Lead I - DevOps Engineering – Lead DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be part of a global group responsible for handling on-prem and cloud initiatives, planning, executing, and reporting on various infrastructure and code projects. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our DevOps processes and systems.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the next generation DevOps infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, SRE, and high availability of the operational environment.
• Enable the Research & Development group to use CI/CD tools, infrastructure, and automations.
• Handle on-prem and cloud initiatives, including SRE, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DevOps processes and systems.
• Implement best practices for DevOps and infrastructure management.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with networking, Linux administration, and Windows.
• Proven scripting skills in Bash, Python, and Groovy.
• Proficiency with virtualized and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and the respective tool chain.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or DevOps solutions developer.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree of Engineering in CS, IT, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience building and managing production‑critical CI/CD systems, pipelines, and solutions.
• Proven experience in DevOps, with a focus on CICD, monitoring, branching, release process, and environment management.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, infrastructure, and automation.
• Experience with on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Familiarity with system monitoring and centralized logging platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Loki).
• Knowledge of artifact and container registry tools (e.g., Artifactory).

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global team driving innovation and efficiency in DevOps.
• Work on cutting‑edge projects and technologies.
• Collaborate with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Opportunity for growth and career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance. To support and promote the values of UST. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.