Techjays - Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Platform (8-10 yrs)

What makes Techjays an inspiring place to work:

At Techjays, we are driving the future of artificial intelligence with a bold mission to empower businesses worldwide by helping them build AI solutions that transform industries.

As an established leader in the AI space, we combine deep expertise with a collaborative, agile approach to deliver impactful technology that drives meaningful change.

Our global team consists of professionals who have honed their skills at leading companies such as Google, Akamai, NetApp, ADP, Cognizant Consulting, and Capgemini.

With engineering teams across the globe, we deliver tailored AI software and services to clients ranging from startups to large-scale enterprises.

Be part of a company that's pushing the boundaries of digital transformation.

At Techjays, you'll work on exciting projects that redefine industries, innovate with the latest technologies, and contribute to solutions that make a real-world impact.

Join us on our journey to shape the future with AI.

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to streamline our operations and enhance our delivery pipeline.

This role requires a mix of technical skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving complex problems in dynamic environments.

Minimum Qualification : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience Range : 8 to 10 years.

Primary Skills : AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Knative (Preferred).

Secondary Skills : Prometheus, Grafana, Kafka, GitOps.

Work Location : Coimbatore.

Must-Have Skills :

- Proven experience (5+ years) in implementing and managing Kubernetes clusters in production.

- Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, including infrastructure and networking configurations.

- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

- Proficiency in containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

- Knowledge of monitoring & alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.

- Software development experience in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, TypeScript, or .NET.

- Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation and infrastructure management.

- Experience in event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies.

- Familiarity with version control systems like Git and GitOps workflows.

- Understanding of load balancing and networking concepts to optimize application performance.

Good to have skills :

- Experience with Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Fargate).

- Exposure to AI Ops & auto-healing systems.

- Experience with Edge Computing (Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda@Edge).

- Knowledge of Chaos Engineering for resilience testing.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Kubernetes Cluster Management :

- Design, implement, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters in production and development environments.

- Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using Helm, kubectl, and Knative (if applicable).

- Ensure scalability, security, and high availability of Kubernetes clusters and cloud infrastructure.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation :

- Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform on AWS to maintain consistency and efficiency.

- Automate system configurations, deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible, including writing, testing, and deploying complex Ansible playbooks and roles.

Monitoring & Performance Optimization :

- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

- Implement logging, tracing, and alerting mechanisms to ensure high availability.

CI/CD & GitOps Practices :

- Implement GitOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins to streamline deployment processes.

- Ensure seamless integration of DevOps best practices to support development teams and improve system reliability.

Event-Driven Architectures & Security :

- Work with Kafka and other event-driven technologies to optimize data streaming and messaging workflows.

- Implement security best practices, including RBAC, IAM policies, TLS encryption, and secrets management.

What we offer :

- Best-in-class packages.

- Paid holidays and flexible time-off policies.

- Casual dress code and a flexible working environment.

- Opportunities for professional development in an engaging, fast-paced environment.

- Medical insurance covering self and family up to 4 lakhs per person.

- Diverse and multicultural work environment.

- Be part of an innovation-driven culture with ample support and resources to succeed.