Lead DevOps Engineer

Staples India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer DevOps to drive DevSecOps practices across the eCommerce platform. You will lead cross-functional teams to streamline deployments, automate pipelines, and ensure high availability and performance.

You will build and scale CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git, manage Docker/Kubernetes environments, and automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible while maintaining robust monitoring and

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related field.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience transitioning from DevOps to DevSecOps best practices.
• Proven track record in agile development teams.
• Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
• Build, maintain, and scale containerized apps using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible.
• Deploy and monitor cloud environments in Azure and Google Cloud.
• Mentor junior engineers and share DevOps automation best practices.
• Develop monitoring/logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).
• Write automation scripts (Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve deployment speed and reliability.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Azure Pipelines

Prometheus

Grafana

New Relic

Job description

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited | Permanent

As the Senior Lead Engineer DevOps, you will lead the charge in transforming the development and implementation of DevOps to a DevSecOps Best practices across our eCommerce platform, ensuring high availability, performance, and operational efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and IT, to streamline deployment pipelines, automate processes, and provide innovative solutions that support business growth.

Build, maintain, and scale continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and other automation tools.

• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud environments in Azure and Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the development process and reduce deployment time.
• Troubleshoot production and development issues in cloud environments and ensure system uptime and reliability.
• Write and maintain scripts in Groovy, Perl, Shell, and other scripting languages to automate tasks.
• Ensure system monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions are in place and are functioning effectively.
• Contribute to the improvement of DevOps practices and tools, staying updated on industry best practices and trends.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in performance engineering to provide technical guidance and leadership.

Mentor junior engineers and share best practices related to DevOps automation tooling and observability

What You Bring to the Table

• Exposure to Ansible, Terraform, Packer for automation and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with Helm, FluxCD, ArgoCD, or similar Kubernetes management tools.
• Experience with Kustomize for Kubernetes configurations.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, particularly Azure Pipelines for automating workflows.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and similar platforms.
• Interest or experience with AI technologies to automate system management and optimizations.

Requirements

Description

Minimum of 9 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related field.

Expertise in cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices.

Expertise in transitioning from DevOps practices to DevSecOps Best practices

Proven track record of working in agile development teams.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex build & deployment issues.

Excellent communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale eCommerce platforms and infrastructure.

Strong background in CI/CD pipeline creation and management (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).

Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, etc.).

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk and New Relic).

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Familiarity with database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, etc.).

Leadership & Soft Skills

Excellent strategic leadership skills to define the transformational path for DevSecOps

Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on mentoring and career development.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.

Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Comprehensive understanding of modern DevOps tools, practices, and methodologies.

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Certifications in DevOps or cloud platforms (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps, etc.) are a plus.

• Exposure to Ansible, Terraform, Packer for automation and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with Helm, FluxCD, ArgoCD, or similar Kubernetes management tools.
• Experience with Kustomize for Kubernetes configurations.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, particularly Azure Pipelines for automating workflows.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and similar platforms.
• Interest or experience with AI technologies to automate system management and optimizations.