Senior DevOps Engineer - Docker/Kubernetes (6-8 yrs)

Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable DevOps pipelines for efficient deployment and management of enterprise Java applications.

- Containerize enterprise Java applications using Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for efficient resource utilization and scalability.

- Possess a strong understanding of Java Virtual Machines (JVMs), Apache Tomcat, and Nginx for optimal application server configuration.

- Implement microservices architecture principles to break down monolithic applications into smaller, independent services for improved maintainability and agility.

- Integrate caching mechanisms to optimize application performance and reduce database load.

- Manage and maintain on-premises infrastructure with a strong background in Linux/Unix administration.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Puppet or Chef.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Maven/Gradle, TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to automate the build, test, and deployment process.

- Monitor application and infrastructure health using tools like Zabbix, CloudWatch Monitoring, or Nagios to identify and troubleshoot potential issues proactively.

- Experience with message queuing systems like IBM MQ for asynchronous communication between applications is a plus.

- Possess strong programming skills (Python, Shell Scripting) to automate tasks and develop custom scripts.

- Utilize excellent analytical skills to identify areas for improvement in the DevOps lifecycle.

- Maintain a deep understanding of best practices and IT operations principles to ensure high availability and uptime of critical applications.

- Collaborate effectively with developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications.

- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills to document procedures, communicate technical concepts clearly, and make sound decisions.

Technical Skills (Must-Have) :

- 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining high-volume enterprise Java applications.

- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies.

- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline automation.

- In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.

- Familiarity with Java Virtual Machines (JVMs), Apache Tomcat, and Nginx.

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Shell Scripting).

Technical Skills (Good-to-Have) :

- Experience with microservices architecture.

- Knowledge of caching mechanisms.

- Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef).

- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Zabbix, CloudWatch Monitoring, Nagios).

- Experience with message queuing systems (i.e., IBM MQ)