DevOps Engineer

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Migration Deployment Activities:

Complete intensive 1-month training to become a Migration SME

Work with functional SMEs to plan, coordinate, and execute migrations

Set up lower environments based on provided specifications

Deploy software using CI/CD tools and ensure smooth software rollouts

Execute UAT and production parallel tests, analyze results and troubleshoot discrepancies Troubleshoot build failures, deployment failures, and testing failures during migration Follow firm s change management procedures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure

Batch Scheduling Automation:

Manage and configure Autosys instances and Procmon master for migrations Optimize batch processing workflows

Troubleshoot and resolve job failures in the new platform

Planning Execution:

Develop detailed migration plans, including risk assessment and rollback strategies Conduct pre-mortem calls to review migration plans and remediate potential challenges Execute migrations in a structured and controlled manner, ensuring minimal downtime Working with the Appbank support team, perform post-migration validation and checks to confirm system stability

Tool Utility Development:

Develop utilities and automation tools to streamline the migration process

Enhance migration efficiency through custom scripts and automation frameworks

Collaboration Communication:

Work closely with functional SMEs, developers, QA teams and infrastructure engineers Communicate migration timelines, risks, and status updates to stakeholders Document processes and provide knowledge transfer to relevant teams

REQUIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

Atleast 5 years of experience in software development and DevOps, including 2+ years as a DevOps Engineer

Core Technical Skills:

Hands-on software development experience (preferably in Java, Python, or equivalent languages)

Strong Unix/Linux expertise, including Perl/shell scripting and system administration CI/CD tools experience (e.g. Jenkins, Gitlab, SVN etc.)

Working experience using Autosys batch scheduling system e.g. creating and maintaining autosys jobs, troubleshooting job failures etc.

Experience with migration of batch processing systems or similar projects Strong troubleshooting skills for build failures, testing issues and deployment errors

Testing Deployment Skills:

Ability to execute UAT and production parallel tests, compare results and identify discrepancies Experience in environment setup and software deployment in lower environments Familiarity with test automation frameworks and debugging methodologies

Migration Change Management:

Experience in creating detailed migration plans and executing them successfully Ability to run pre-mortem calls, identify potential migration risks and mitigate issues Understanding of IT change management processes and best practices

Development Automation:

Strong shell scripting skills for automation

Experience in building custom tools/utilities to support migration efforts

Exposure to IaC (Infrastructure as code) tools like terraform (preferred)

Soft Skills Collaboration:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams

Ability to document processes and train stakeholders as needed

Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to challenges