Junior Devops Engineer

Pride Global; Selangor; On-site; MYR 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Global in Petaling Jaya is seeking a DevOps/Operations Engineer to manage cloud-native infra, AI platforms, and databases. You will support Kubernetes clusters, automation, and monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance of production services.

The role requires hands-on experience with container tech, scripting in Python/Java/Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Onsite contract with 6 months duration, extendable up to 1 year.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant DevOps or operations experience.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and container tech.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go.
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms is a plus.
• Strong Linux, networking, and cloud-native fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized apps in production.
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency (Python/Java/Go).
• Maintain databases including backup, tuning, and recovery.
• Build observability with logs, metrics, alerts, and dashboards.
• Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and deployment processes.
• Perform daily health checks, incident response, RCA, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Location: Petaling Jaya

Employment type : Contract

Contract Duration : 6 months, extendable up to 1 year.

Working arrangement : Onsite

Salary Range : Max RM7.5k

Open to : Malaysian and PR

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated DevOps / Operations Engineer to join our team in managing, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud-native infrastructure, AI platforms, and database systems. In this role, you will support Kubernetes cluster operations, infrastructure automation, system monitoring, and troubleshooting while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, stability, and performance of our production services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Kubernetes (K8s) clusters and containerized applications to maintain stable production environments.
• Develop automation scripts and internal tools using Python, Java, or Go to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Manage and maintain database systems, including routine maintenance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain observability platforms, including log collection, metrics monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment efficiency.
• Perform daily system health checks, respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement continuous improvements.

Required Qualifications & Core Skills

• 3 years of relevant experience in DevOps, system operations, cloud-native technologies, or a related field is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), container technologies, or cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms or related infrastructure is a plus.
• Good understanding of Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and cloud-native concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with OpenSearch, Grafana, ELK Stack, or other monitoring and observability tools.
• Knowledge of the Argo ecosystem (Argo CD, Argo Workflows) for GitOps and workflow orchestration.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, or observability platforms through academic projects, internships, or professional experience.