Senior DevOps Architect - Docker/Kubernetes (10-12 yrs)

Job Title : Senior DevOps Architect (Kubernetes, CI/CD, OpenShift, Service Mesh)

Experience Required : 10+ years

Location : Navi Mumbai, India

Work Location : SBI Office, CBD Belapur

Work Schedule : 5 days a week in office (alternate Saturdays working)

- Immediate Joiners Only

Job Description :

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Architect with extensive expertise in Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI/CD, and Service Mesh architectures to join our team. As a Senior DevOps Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure and deployment pipelines in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless application deployments and management in cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities :

OpenShift Management :

- Lead the deployment, management, and optimization of OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of containerized applications.

Kubernetes Expertise :

- Design and implement Kubernetes-based solutions, manage Kubernetes clusters at scale, and resolve issues related to performance, security, and configuration.

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation :

- Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.

- Integrate the pipelines with Kubernetes/OpenShift to enable automated deployments, testing, and release management.

Service Mesh Architecture :

- Implement and manage service mesh solutions (e.g., Istio, Linkerd, Consul), including traffic management, security policy enforcement, and observability to enhance microservices communication, monitoring, and resilience.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code :

- Use automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to streamline infrastructure provisioning and management.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with cross-functional teams (development, security, operations) to align on infrastructure, architecture, and DevOps best practices.

Security :

- Ensure security best practices are followed across Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, including vulnerability scanning, RBAC, and network policies.

Performance & Scalability :

- Optimize system performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency for cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Monitoring & Observability :

- Implement monitoring and logging solutions with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk to provide insights into application performance and infrastructure health.

Must-Have Skills :

OpenShift :

- Proven track record in managing and deploying applications on OpenShift, including cluster management, troubleshooting, and automation.

Kubernetes :

- Strong hands-on experience in Kubernetes deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting in large-scale, production environments.

CI/CD Pipeline Expertise :

- In-depth knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI, with the ability to integrate these tools into Kubernetes/OpenShift workflows.

Service Mesh :

- Strong experience with Istio, Linkerd, Consul, or other service mesh solutions, including implementation, traffic management, and security policy configuration.

Cloud Platforms :

- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integration with Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Containerization & Docker :

- Deep understanding of containerization concepts, Docker containers, and container orchestration.

Monitoring & Logging :

- Hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk for monitoring and logging in a Kubernetes/OpenShift ecosystem.

Security Best Practices :

- Strong knowledge of security practices, including vulnerability scanning, RBAC, network policies, and best practices for securing Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

- Cloud Integration : Experience in integrating Kubernetes/OpenShift with cloud-native services and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Scripting/Automation : Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go for automation tasks.

- Microservices Architecture : Understanding of microservices architectures, deployment patterns, and best practices for their management and scaling in a Kubernetes/OpenShift environment.

- Agile/DevOps : Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps culture to drive continuous delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI/CD, and Service Mesh technologies.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.