About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our growing technology team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous delivery. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure DevOps solutions across our platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on Azure and/or GCP
• Work with tools like Akamai, Azure APIM, and AKS to ensure high availability and performance
• Deploy and manage applications on Linux/UNIX systems following best practices
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate and support RESTful APIs
• Administer relational and NoSQL databases
• Implement and support private cloud, IaaS, and PaaS operating models
• Ensure continuous integration and delivery processes are efficient and reliable
• Take ownership of features from design to production deployment
• Promote and implement DevOps best practices across teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer
• Minimum 3 years of experience with cloud services (Azure and/or GCP)
• Hands-on experience with Akamai, Azure APIM, AKS
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Strong background in Linux/UNIX systems
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of private cloud, IaaS, and PaaS models
• Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead features from conception to production
• Commitment to operational excellence and DevOps best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting and automation tools: PowerShell, Perl, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, YAML, JSON, Python
• Solid understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V preferred)
• Cross-functional infrastructure experience (Systems, Storage, Networking)
• Development experience in object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Ruby)
• Certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, or related technologies

Tools & Technologies:

• Cloud & Containerization: Azure, AKS, HelmChart, Kubectl
• Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Project & Incident Management: Jira, ServiceNow
• Build & Automation: Maven, Gradle, Ansible