Senior DevOps Engineer

NCR Atleos Corporation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Atleos in Hyderabad seeks a senior DevOps leader to design and operate AKS-based platforms with AI-assisted tooling. You will automate Azure deployments, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and enforce secure release processes across Java and .NET apps.

This role emphasizes observability, GitOps, and close collaboration with development teams to boost delivery velocity while ensuring SOC-aligned controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DevOps experience with software development background.
• Strong hands-on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience at scale.
• Proven use of AI tools (Copilot) in daily DevOps and platform engineering work.
• Expertise with IaC via Terraform, including AI-assisted authoring and review.
• Experience deploying App Services, Functions, and Azure Container Apps.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Workflows.
• Experience building/deploying Java and .NET applications.
• Understanding of release management, failure handling, and rollback strategies.
• Hands-on with GitOps tools like Flux and ArgoCD.
• Solid DevSecOps principles, secure deployment patterns, and compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing observability for cloud-native platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design AKS deployment strategies with IaC and AI-assisted automation.
• Leverage Copilot to accelerate pipeline development and docs.
• Automate deployment of Azure services (App Services, Functions, Container Apps).
• Develop and evolve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions/Workflows.
• Manage release governance, rollback, and recovery strategies with AI-driven insights.
• Operate GitOps with Flux/ArgoCD for declarative deployments.

Skills

AKS orchestration

Terraform IaC

AI tooling (Copilot)

GitHub Actions

Java and .NET

Release management

Observability

Automation

Tools

Terraform

Flux

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

Job description

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AKS‑based deployment strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), applying an AI‑first mindset to reduce complexity and improve consistency.
• Actively use Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot to accelerate pipeline development, infrastructure authoring, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Automate deployment of Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps, leveraging AI to streamline configurations and reduce manual effort.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitHub Workflows for Java and .NET applications with AI‑assisted optimization and validation.
• Manage build, release, and promotion processes with strong release governance, rollback, and recovery strategies, augmented by AI‑driven diagnostics.
• Implement and operate GitOps workflows using Flux or ArgoCD for AKS deployments, ensuring declarative, auditable, and repeatable delivery.
• Apply DevSecOps and AppSecOps principles, using AI to improve security signal detection, policy validation, and feedback loops across the SDLC.
• Configure and operate observability solutions (metrics, logs, tracing, alerts) for AKS and Azure services, leveraging AI to surface actionable insights.
• Troubleshoot AKS clusters, CI/CD pipelines, and platform issues efficiently using AI‑assisted root cause analysis and pattern recognition.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to simplify deployment workflows, improve developer experience, and increase delivery velocity.
• Support ITSM processes and ensure compliance with SOC audit requirements, using AI to help analyze controls and operational evidence.
• Produce clear, concise, and consumable documentation, demonstrating how AI was used to simplify designs and operational procedures.
• Train and enable team members on modern DevOps practices, AKS operations, and effective use of Copilot and AI tools in daily work.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps with a strong foundation in software development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration at scale.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot) as part of everyday DevOps and platform engineering work.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, including AI‑assisted authoring and review.
• Proven experience deploying Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Workflows.
• Experience building and deploying Java and .NET applications.
• Strong understanding of release management, failure handling, and rollback strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with GitOps tools such as Flux and ArgoCD.
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure deployment patterns, and compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing observability and monitoring for cloud‑native platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex, distributed systems and optimize performance using AI‑assisted insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex operational issues simply.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and resilient AKS‑based platforms.
• Bias toward automation, continuous improvement, and AI‑augmented productivity

#LI-NA1 Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

NCR Atleos is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job‑related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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Help us bring innovation to financial institutions across the globe. At NCR Atleos, you’ll have meaningful and relevant work experiences, with opportunities to learn and make a real contribution. We are dedicated to solving the challenges our customers face through continuous innovation and a commitment to setting the highest standard in self-service banking. A career at NCR Atleos means embracing our innovative culture and values, seeking new adventures and carving your own path.