Senior DevOps Engineer

eGov Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

eGov Foundation in Bengaluru is hiring a DevOps Engineer to manage and deploy cloud-based Kubernetes solutions. The role involves overseeing data center installations, developing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring optimal performance of infrastructure components. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of experience in DevOps, especially with OpenShift and Kubernetes. The organization empowers diverse talent and values equity and inclusion, welcoming applications from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in DevOps with Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure components.
• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments.
• Design and oversee data center infrastructure installations.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes and Jenkins.
• Manage Elasticsearch clusters for reliability and performance.

Skills

Kubernetes deployment

OpenShift expertise

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data center management tools

Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Job description

eGovernments Foundation (eGov) is a pioneering tech‑for‑good organization that exists to drive exponential impact in public service delivery at speed and scale. Our mission is to enhance the ease of living for citizens by improving access to essential public services through open, scalable digital platforms.

Overview

• Driving large‑scale digital transformation through DIGIT (Digital Infrastructure for Governance, Impact, and Transformation), an open‑source digital public good
• Supporting governments in adopting Digital Public Goods (DPGs) for sustainable, interoperable service delivery
• Reimagining healthcare delivery through CARE by enabling scalable, interoperable systems like EMR and TeleICU, powered by a community‑driven open‑source ecosystem
• Building ecosystems that enable innovation, collaboration, and long‑term platform stewardship
• Within public health, eGov works on multiple DIGIT and CARE based digital health platforms, including health campaign management systems, hospital management systems (HMIS), critical care platforms, and population‑scale public health solutions. These platforms support real‑time clinical workflows, program execution, reporting, and decision‑making for large government health initiatives across India and global geographies.
• DIGIT and CARE based solutions have benefited over 160 million citizens, with deployments across 10 countries, thousands of cities, and healthcare facilities worldwide.

About the Role

This role is a crucial technical position for rolling‑out CARE based solutions across the globe in the mission of "Solving for Billions" and provisioning services for citizens across countries and continents. The role will involve planning, sizing, deployment, and management of the cloud and data‑center‑based infrastructures in collaboration with technical and program partners worldwide.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes (Kubespray or OpenShift) clusters in private and public cloud.
• Plan, design, and oversee the installation of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network equipment, and cooling systems.
• Ensure all installations comply with industry standards and best practices for data center operations.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary equipment and services.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of data center equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform routine hardware and software upgrades, patches, and updates.
• Monitor data center performance and capacity, using tools and dashboards to track key metrics and identify potential problems.
• Develop and implement automated CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes to ensure continuous integration and delivery.
• Implement and manage monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana.
• Set up alerts and dashboards to proactively monitor system performance and health.
• Manage and optimize Elasticsearch clusters for high performance and reliability.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka for real‑time data streaming.
• Use tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Maintain and improve infrastructure automation scripts.
• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems.
• Provide support for application deployments and troubleshoot issues across the development and production environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in DevOps, with expertise in OpenShift or Kubernetes deployment on private cloud or on‑premise servers.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with OpenShift deployment on a private cloud is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cooling systems.
• Proficiency in data center management tools and monitoring software.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

At eGovernments Foundation, we are committed to creating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.