Lead I - AWS DevOps Engineering

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a hands-on DevOps Engineer to design and operate scalable AWS infrastructure and cloud-native platforms. You will automate deployments, manage EKS clusters, and implement canary and blue-green strategies using Argo Rollouts, Argo CD, and Helm.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud environments, with strong focus on observability and automation using Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and multi-account AWS environments.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform modules.
• Build and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Operate and troubleshoot Amazon EKS clusters and Kubernetes workloads.
• Deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Manage AWS networking (VPCs, routing, Transit Gateway).
• Implement canary/blue-green deployments with Argo Rollouts.
• Manage deployments with Argo CD and Helm.
• Develop Python-based automation to improve operations.
• Monitor with CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana; ensure security and reliability.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

EKS

CI/CD

Cloud networking

Observability

Automation

Python scripting

GitLab CI/CD

Helm

Argo CD

Argo Rollouts

CloudWatch

Prometheus

Grafana

IAM

Education

B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech or equivalent qualification

Tools

Docker

Argo CD

Argo Rollouts

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Role Description

DevOps Engineer – AWSWho 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 clients 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. Visit us at .

Summary

UST is looking for a hands‑on DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in DevOps and cloud engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD, cloud networking, observability, and automation. The role involves building and operating scalable AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and maintaining secure, reliable, and high‑performing cloud‑native platforms.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands‑on DevOps Engineer to build and operate scalable AWS infrastructure, automate deployments, and maintain reliable cloud‑native platforms.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and application teams to design, implement, and support AWS infrastructure and cloud‑native platforms.

The role requires strong hands‑on experience in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD, observability, and automation, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure using reusable Terraform modules.
• Build, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated application and infrastructure deployments.
• Operate, manage, and troubleshoot Amazon EKS clusters and Kubernetes workloads.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Manage AWS networking components, including VPCs, routing, and AWS Transit Gateway.
• Implement canary and blue‑green deployment strategies using Argo Rollouts.
• Manage application and infrastructure deployments using Argo CD and Helm.
• Build and maintain AWS Step Functions for workflow orchestration and automation.
• Develop Python‑based scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and observability using Amazon CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Manage AWS IAM roles, policies, and access controls across multi‑account AWS environments.
• Improve platform security, availability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable delivery and operation of cloud‑native platforms.
• Follow UST standards, policies, procedures, and security practices.

What you need

The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in DevOps and cloud engineering, with expertise in AWS and cloud‑native technologies. The candidate should be comfortable working with infrastructure automation, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and production environments.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS and multi‑account AWS environments.
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong knowledge of Helm and Argo CD.
• Experience with Argo Rollouts and progressive delivery.
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, routing, and Transit Gateway.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Experience building and maintaining AWS Step Functions.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Good understanding of AWS IAM and cloud security.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Skills

• Platform Engineering experience.
• Experience implementing canary and blue‑green deployment strategies.
• Experience with cloud security and IAM best practices.
• Experience with AWS cost optimization and platform reliability.
• Experience supporting production‑grade cloud-native environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD best practices.

Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: 5–10 years.
• Location: Bengaluru.
• Job Code: 15014.

What we believe

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status,

Skills

Helm, Amazon CloudWatch, Argo CD, Prometheus