Senior DevOps Engineer

Zelis; Telangana; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Financial wellness programs

Cultural celebrations

Job summary

Zelis India is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable cloud solutions using AWS, EKS, and containerized platforms. You will craft IaC with CDK, implement robust CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and manage Windows/.NET workloads across AWS and Azure, while embedding security into every release.

You will also drive DevOps automation, collaborate with security and architecture teams, and support AI adoption initiatives to boost productivity and reliability in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services (EKS, IAM, VPC, EC2).
• Production experience with Docker/Kubernetes in cloud environments.
• CDK workflows and CI/CD pipeline engineering using GitHub Actions or similar.
• Scripting in PowerShell and YAML-based workflows.
• Experience deploying Windows/.NET workloads in cloud.
• Strong DevSecOps mindset with automated security scanning.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable platform solutions on AWS with EKS.
• Design IaC using AWS CDK for automated cloud provisioning.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Deploy and manage Windows/.NET workloads across AWS and Azure.
• Enforce cloud security practices and compliance controls.
• Integrate Veracode and other security tools into pipelines.
• Drive DevOps automation to improve reliability and observability.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline delivery workflows.

Skills

AWS EKS

IAM

VPC

EC2

Docker

Kubernetes

CDK Workflows

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

PowerShell

YAML

Windows/.NET workloads

DevSecOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Veracode

AWS CDK

GitHub Actions

Azure

Job description

About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

In the U.S., consumers, payers, and providers face significant challenges throughout the healthcare financial journey. Zelis helps streamline the process by offering solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and communication among all parties involved. By addressing the obstacles that patients face in accessing care, navigating the intricacies of insurance claims, and the logistical challenges healthcare providers encounter with processing payments, Zelis aims to create a more seamless and effective healthcare financial system.

Zelis India plays a crucial role in this mission by supporting various initiatives that enhance the healthcare financial experience. The local team contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring that technology and processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Beyond operational expertise, Zelis India cultivates a collaborative work culture, leadership development, and global exposure, creating a dynamic environment for professional growth. With hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial wellness programs, and cultural celebrations, we foster aholistic workplace experience. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of service delivery and contributes to Zelis’ award-winning culture.

Why We Do What We Do

In the U.S., consumers, payers, and providers face significant challenges throughout the healthcare financial journey. Zelis helps streamline the process by offering solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and communication among all parties involved. By addressing the obstacles that patients face in accessing care, navigating the intricacies of insurance claims, and the logistical challenges healthcare providers encounter with processing payments, Zelis aims to create a more seamless and effective healthcare financial system.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, Amazon EKS, and containerized platforms to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable platform solutions using AWS services with a strong focus on EKS and containerization.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, enabling fully automated and repeatable cloud provisioning.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, leveraging YAML and PowerShell scripting to drive automation.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize workloads across AWS and Azure, including Windows Services and .NET-based applications.
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including secure networking, IAM, secret management, and compliance controls.
• Integrate application and security scanning tools such as Veracode into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous security validation.
• Drive DevOps automation best practices, improving deployment reliability, observability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with development, security, and architecture teams to streamline delivery workflows and enhance platform reliability.
• Lead and support AI adoption initiatives, including the responsible use of AWS Bedrock and Copilot-based tools to improve productivity and automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EKS, IAM, VPC, EC2, and related managed services.
• Proven experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in production environments.
• Expertise in CDK Workflows, CI/CD pipeline engineering using GitHub Actions or similar tools.
• Solid scripting skills in PowerShell and experience authoring YAML-based workflows.
• Experience deploying and supporting Windows-based and .NET workloads in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, including automated security scanning and compliance.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS and Azure).
• Exposure to AI/ML platform services and developer productivity tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization, and monitoring expertise.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity,Inclusion, and Belonging

At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring the best each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [e-mail].