Principal DevOps Engineer

Progress Software Corporation; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Software Corporation is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer in Hyderabad to lead the design, evolution, and scaling of CI/CD platforms and productivity initiatives. You will drive architectural decisions and standardize practices across multiple product teams for secure, scalable delivery pipelines.

This hybrid role requires 8+ years in DevOps/Build Engineering with strong experience in TeamCity/Jenkins, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Strong experience with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the DevOps platform strategy across CI/CD, build systems, and release engineering.
• Architect scalable pipelines using TeamCity, Jenkins, or similar.
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for multiple product lines.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across build, test, and release workflows.
• Integrate security practices into pipelines and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

TeamCity

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Build Systems

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Ansible

Artifactory

Nexus

Job description

# Principal DevOps Engineer##### Principal DevOps Engineer###### Remote TypeHybrid###### LocationIndia,IndiaHyderabad,India###### Job CategorySoftware Engineering## Job SummaryWe are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a **Principal** **DevOps Engineer,** and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about .**Overview:** We are looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our enablement team and lead the design, evolution, and scaling of our CI/CD platforms and engineering productivity initiatives. This role will drive architectural decisions, standardization, and adoption of modern DevOps and AI practices across multiple product teams.You will work closely with engineering leadership, architects, and product teams to build secure, scalable, and efficient delivery pipelines that enable continuous development and high-quality releases.**In this role, you will:**Platform & Architecture* Define and drive the DevOps platform strategy across CI/CD, build systems, and release engineering* Architect scalable and resilient pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, or similar* Establish standards for pipeline design, modularity, and reusabilityCI/CD & Automation* Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for multiple product lines* Drive adoption of automation-first practices across build, test, and release workflows* Optimize build performance, reliability, and scalabilitySecurity & Compliance* Integrate security practices (SAST, secrets management, dependency scanning) into pipelines* Define and enforce best practices for secure software delivery* Ensure alignment with frameworks such as SAMM, SOC2, etc.Infrastructure & Cloud* Lead implementation of infrastructure-as-code using tools like:+ Terraform+ Kubernetes+ Ansible* Manage and optimize cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)Developer Productivity* Improve developer experience by reducing build times and simplifying workflows* Introduce self-service capabilities for engineering teams* Drive adoption of modern tooling and best practicesObservability & Reliability* Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for CI/CD systems* Ensure high availability and performance of DevOps platformsLeadership & Influence* Act as a technical leader and mentor for DevOps and engineering teams* Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to drive platform decisions* Influence cross-team adoption of standards and best practices**Your background:*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field* 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or Platform Engineering* Deep expertise in:+ CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)+ Build systems (Gradle, Maven, Ant)* Strong experience with:+ Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+ Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)* Proficiency in scripting/programming:+ Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Java**Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:*** Secrets management (Akeyless, Vault)* Artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus)* Security tools (Veracode, Polaris, BlackDuckSonarQube)* Large-scale enterprise environments* Multi-product CI/CD ecosystems* Applied use prompt engineering to effectively leverage AI across the SDLC**If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:****Compensation*** Competitive remuneration package* Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment**Vacation, Family, and Health*** 30 days of earned leave* An extra day off for your birthday* Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave* Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage* Professional development reimbursement* Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans* Health club reimbursement**Apply now!**