Track Lead - RedHat Cluster, Ansible, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure

HCL Technologies Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Chennai is seeking a Track Lead with deep expertise in RedHat Cluster, Ansible, Kubernetes, and Azure to guide GitLab CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows.

You will architect deployment pipelines, manage OpenShift clusters, and implement Argo CD-driven deployments, while ensuring reliability, scalability, and repeatable deployment practices across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in GitLab CI/CD and pipeline templates.
• Strong Kubernetes and OpenShift administration skills.
• Hands-on experience with Argo CD for deployments and cluster management.
• Solid understanding of YAML, Helm, and Kustomize.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines across multiple repos.
• Configure deployment pipelines for OpenShift/OpenShift GitOps workflows and ZTP.
• Monitor and troubleshoot pods, services, and deployments; support release management.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Argo CD

YAML

Helm

Kustomize

Linux administration

Networking

Storage fundamentals

Shell scripting

Python

Tools

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Track Lead - RedHat Cluster, Ansible, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure Track Lead - RedHat Cluster, Ansible, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure India Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

CI/CD, GitLab & GitOps Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelinesSupport multiple application repositories and projects using shared pipeline templatesConfigure pipeline stages for build, test, container image creation, and deploymentManage GitLab runners, pipeline variables, and environment configurationsAssist with release management and deployment automation through pipelinesImplement deployment pipelines integrating GitLab with GitOps workflows OpenShift, Argo CD & ZTP Deploy applications to OpenShift clusters via GitLab pipelinesApply and manage OpenShift YAML manifestsAssist with OpenShift cluster installations (IPI/UPI/Bare metal)Support operator and application deployments using Argo CDFollow GitOps best practices using Git as the source of truthMonitor Argo CD sync status and resolve common deployment issuesPerform basic troubleshooting of pods, services, and deployments Assist with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) of OpenShift clusters using: Git-based declarative cluster configurationsArgo CD-driven automated cluster and operator deploymentsACM / Assisted Installer-based workflows (as applicable) Required Skills Advanced expertise in GitLab CI/CDStrong Kubernetes & OpenShift administrationHands-on experience with Argo CD for applications, operators, and clustersDeep understanding of: (YAML,Helm and Kustomize)Container platforms (Docker / OCI)Linux administration, networking, and storage fundamentalsShell scripting (Python optional)Hands-on experience monitoring OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters using metrics, logs, and alerts (Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging)

Key Responsibilities

CI/CD, GitLab & GitOps Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelinesSupport multiple application repositories and projects using shared pipeline templatesConfigure pipeline stages for build, test, container image creation, and deploymentManage GitLab runners, pipeline variables, and environment configurationsAssist with release management and deployment automation through pipelinesImplement deployment pipelines integrating GitLab with GitOps workflows OpenShift, Argo CD & ZTP Deploy applications to OpenShift clusters via GitLab pipelinesApply and manage OpenShift YAML manifestsAssist with OpenShift cluster installations (IPI/UPI/Bare metal)Support operator and application deployments using Argo CFDfoss-latest-cutoff-monitoring???

Skill Requirements

CI/CD, GitLab & GitOps Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelinesSupport multiple application repositories and projects using shared pipeline templatesConfigure pipeline stages for build, test, container image creation, and deploymentManage GitLab runners, pipeline variables, and environment configurationsAssist with release management and deployment automation through pipelinesImplement deployment pipelines integrating GitLab with GitOps workflows OpenShift, Argo CD & ZTP Deploy applications to OpenShift clusters via GitLab pipelinesApply and manage OpenShift YAML manifestsAssist with OpenShift cluster installations (IPI/UPI/Bare metal)Support operator and application deployments using Argo CDFollow GitOps best practices using Git as the source of truthMonitor Argo CD sync status and resolve common deployment issuesPerform basic troubleshooting of pods, services, and deployments Assist with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) of OpenShift clusters using: Git-based declarative cluster configurationsArgo CD-driven automated cluster and operator deploymentsACM / Assisted Installer-based workflows (as applicable) Required Skills Advanced expertise in GitLab CI/CDStrong Kubernetes & OpenShift administrationHands-on experience with Argo CD for applications, operators, and clustersDeep understanding of: (YAML,Helm and Kustomize)Container platforms (Docker / OCI)Linux administration, networking, and storage fundamentalsShell scripting (Python optional)Hands-on experience monitoring OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters using metrics, logs, and alerts (Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging)

Other Requirements

CI/CD, GitLab & GitOps Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelinesSupport multiple application repositories and projects using shared pipeline templatesConfigure pipeline stages for build, test, container image creation, and deploymentManage GitLab runners, pipeline variables, and environment configurationsAssist with release management and deployment automation through pipelinesImplement deployment pipelines integrating GitLab with GitOps workflows OpenShift, Argo CD & ZTP Deploy applications to OpenShift clusters via GitLab pipelinesApply and manage OpenShift YAML manifestsAssist with OpenShift cluster installations (IPI/UPI/Bare metal)Support operator and application deployments using Argo CFDfoss-latest-cutoff-monitoring???

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.