Principal DevOps Engineer

JobCubby; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to architect and optimize complex software environments. You will translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and work with Platform Specialists across geographies.

You will lead detailed specifications, conduct proof-of-concept work, and ensure high-quality delivery from development through deployment in hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• DevOps and Agile certifications preferred.
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred.
• Experience with automation tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience advising across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Design, test, implement and maintain software code for systems.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
• Collaborate with Platform Specialists and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee testing, deployment, and post-implementation reviews.
• Create detailed design documents and technical specifications.

Skills

Multi-technology design expertise

Problem solving & analytical skills

Client-centric approach

CI/CD pipeline design

Platform engineering understanding

Documentation & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

DevOps certification

Agile certification

Cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting languages: Bash, Python, Ruby

Tools

CI/CD tools

Source code repositories

Deployment tools

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Principal DevOps Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for consulting with internal clients about the software technology environment with high complexity.

This role translates business requirements into technology terms and develop more complex algorithms and programming code for software solutions.

The primary objective of the Principal DevOps Engineer is to design, test, implement and maintain software code that enables computer systems to perform specific tasks and assists with determining how technology can be applied to meet client needs.

Key responsibilities

• Works closely with Platform Specialists to receive detailed business/user requirement specifications that identify the goals of the program.
• Assists with the preparation of a technical requirements document, including systems and flowcharts that diagrammatically show how the information will flow through the computer and its peripheral or related equipment.
• Analyzes business requirements and ensures that the designed solution meets those requirements.
• Transforms the detailed requirements into a complete, detailed systems design document that focuses on how to deliver the required functionality.
• Performs proof of concept if required.
• Compiles detailed technical specifications based on their designs for developers or IT Programmers to implement.
• Transforms the design into a complete information system. This includes acquiring and installing the systems environment, creating and testing databases, preparing test case procedures, preparing test files, coding, compiling, refining programs, and performing test readiness review and procurement activities.
• Ensures that throughout the development phase, the process is documented including the development procedures for application use and security.
• Oversees the testing of the program prior to its deployment and release.
• Examines any program errors in logic and data and makes the necessary recommendations to correct the program as required and/or escalates the problem accordingly.
• Assists with implementation preparation and implementation of the solution into a production environment.
• Supports all the code sets and implementations that have been implemented in production in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the business.
• Writes and distribute the task descriptions in a production environment to operate and maintain the solution that has been designed and implemented.
• Assists with post-implementation process reviews.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Extended knowledge on multi-technology application design best practices
• Ability to take holistic views of application environments, including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems, and storage
• Ability to work with abstract concepts and have sound problem solving and analytical skills
• Extended technical understanding of development and platform engineering
• Excellent client-centricity with the ability to focus on business outcomes
• Highly organized with excellent planning skills.
• Extended communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders, including the technical teams and clients
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable attention to detail and work well within a team environment
• Excellent knowledge of project management principles to ensure that projects with clients are executed accordingly
• Ability to continuously contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes, and tools
• Extended knowledge to design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Extended knowledge and experience with deployment and release management across environments.
• Extended knowledge of Automation tooling and source code repositories.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant DevOps certification preferred.
• Relevant Agile related certification preferred.
• Relevant certification of cloud platforms and services, for example (but not limited to) AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Relevant certification of scripting and programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Bash, Python, Ruby.

Required experience

• Extended Software Development and Support experience.
• Extended experience deploying software solutions to clients in an outsourced or similar IT environment.
• Extended experience working in a multi-team environment across multiple geographies.
• Extended programming/development experience including Agile processes such as SCRUM, KANBAN.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.