Azure Lead/Architect/Admin

We are looking for a passionate DevOps Engineer who can support deployment and monitor our Production, QE, and Staging environments performance. Applicants should have a strong understanding of UNIX internals and should be able to clearly articulate how it works. Knowledge of shell scripting & security aspects is a must. Any experience with infrastructure as code is a big plus. The key responsibility of the role is to manage deployments, security, and support of business solutions. Having experience in database applications like Postgres, ELK, NodeJS, NextJS & Ruby on Rails is a huge plus. At VakilSearch. Experience doesn't matter, passion to produce change matters

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• As part of the DevOps team, you will be responsible for configuration, optimization, documentation, and support of the infra components of VakilSearch’s product which are hosted in cloud services & on-prem facility
• Design, build tools and framework that support deploying and managing our platform & Exploring new tools, technologies, and processes to improve speed, efficiency, and scalability
• Support and troubleshoot scalability, high availability, performance, monitoring, backup, and restore of different Env 
• Manage resources in a cost-effective, innovative manner including assisting subordinates ineffective use of resources and tools
• Resolve incidents as escalated from Monitoring tools and Business Development Team
• Implement and follow security guidelines, both policy and technology to protect our data
• Identify root cause for issues and develop long-term solutions to fix recurring issues and Document it
• Strong in performing production operation activities even at night times if required
• Ability to automate [Scripts] recurring tasks to increase velocity and quality
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple project phases at the same time

I Qualification(s): 

• Experience in working with Linux Server, DevOps tools, and Orchestration tools 
• Linux, AWS, GCP, Azure, CompTIA+, and any other certification are a value-add 

II Experience Required in DevOps Aspects:

• Length of Experience: Minimum 1-4 years of experience
• Nature of Experience: 
• Experience in Cloud deployments, Linux administration[ Kernel Tuning is a value add ], Linux clustering, AWS, virtualization, and networking concepts [ Azure, GCP value add ]
• Experience in deployment solutions CI/CD like Jenkins, GitHub Actions [ Release Management is a value add ]
• Hands-on experience in any of the configuration management IaC tools like Chef, Terraform, and CloudFormation [ Ansible & Puppet is a value add ]
• Administration, Configuring and utilizing Monitoring and Alerting tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK, Zabbix, Datadog, etc
• Experience with Containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, and Kubernetes [ Docker swarm is a value add ]Good Scripting skills in at least one interpreted language - Shell/bash scripting or Ruby/Python/Perl
• Experience in Database applications like PostgreSQL, MongoDB & MySQL [DataOps]
• Good at Version Control & source code management systems like GitHub, GIT
• Experience in Serverless [ Lambda/GCP cloud function/Azure function ]
• Experience in Web Server Nginx, and Apache
• Knowledge in Redis, RabbitMQ, ELK, REST API [ MLOps Tools is a value add ]
• Knowledge in Puma, Unicorn, Gunicorn & Yarn
• Hands-on VMWare ESXi/Xencenter deployments is a value add
• Experience in Implementing and troubleshooting TCP/IP networks, VPN, Load Balancing & Web application firewalls
• Deploying, Configuring, and Maintaining Linux server systems ON premises and off-premises
• Code Quality like SonarQube is a value-add
• Test Automation like Selenium, JMeter, and JUnit is a value-add
• Experience in Heroku and OpenStack is a value-add 
• Experience in Identifying Inbound and Outbound Threats and resolving it
• Knowledge of CVE & applying the patches for OS, Ruby gems, Node, and Python packages  
• Documenting the Security fix for future use
• Establish cross-team collaboration with security built into the software development lifecycle 
• Forensics and Root Cause Analysis skills are mandatory 
• Weekly Sanity Checks of the on-prem and off-prem environment 

III Skill Set & Personality Traits required:

• An understanding of programming languages such as Ruby, NodeJS, ReactJS, Perl, Java, Python, and PHP
• Good written and verbal communication skills to facilitate efficient and effective interaction with peers, partners, vendors, and customers

IV Age Group: 21 – 36 Years

V Cost to the Company: As per industry standards

Job Title: DevOps Manager

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Manager with strong hands-on technical expertise and leadership capabilities to manage cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, deployments, and platform reliability. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Shell Scripting, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Terraform, and production DevOps environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the DevOps engineering team.

• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

• Manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS / Azure / GCP.

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and configuration automation using Ansible.

• Manage Docker and Kubernetes based environments.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell/Bash Scripting and Python.

• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability.

• Handle production incidents, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.

• Drive infrastructure security, performance, scalability, and cloud cost optimization.

• Collaborate with Development, QA, Security, Architecture, and Delivery teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related roles.

• Strong hands-on experience in Shell / Bash Scripting.

• Experience with AWS / Azure / GCP cloud platforms.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.

• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

• Strong experience with Terraform and Ansible.

• Experience with Linux administration, Git, networking, IAM, and cloud security.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or equivalent.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Python scripting experience.

• Cloud / Kubernetes / Terraform certifications.

• Experience with SRE, observability, high-availability architecture, and cloud cost optimization.

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Pulumi to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud-native DevOps practices while collaborating closely with development and platform teams. 

The candidate must be comfortable working in a U.S. time zone overlap, ensuring smooth collaboration with onshore teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps practices. 
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Pulumi to automate infrastructure provisioning and management. 
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and frequent deployments. 
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security. 
• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and application reliability. 
• Implement automation and configuration management to streamline operations. 
• Manage containerized applications and orchestration platforms when applicable. 
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance standards. 
• Support production environments and resolve infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner. 
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure architecture, deployment pipelines, and operational procedures. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 4–7 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles. 
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services. 
• Proven experience using Pulumi for Infrastructure as Code (must-have). 
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar. 
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools. 
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management. 
• Experience with Git-based version control systems. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Kubernetes in Azure (AKS). 
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar. 
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and performance tuning. 
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation. 
• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Administrator.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

▪ Data Pipeline Development: Build, deploy, and maintain efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure 

Data Factory, Data Factory & Azure Synapse Analytics. 

▪ We are only looking for senior candidates with over 5 yrs of relevant exp with ample client 

facing exp.

· Finance/Insurance experience is also a must. 

▪ Data Modelling & Warehousing: Design and optimize data models, warehouses, and lakes for 

structured/unstructured data. 

▪ SQL & Query Optimization: Write complex SQL queries, optimize performance, and manage 

databases. · Python Automation: Develop scripts for data processing, automation, and 

integration using Python (Pandas, NumPy). 

Technical Skills: 

▪ Cloud Technologies: Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Fabric, Azure Databricks and AWS(good to 

have) 

▪ Knowledge of Python, Pyspark, SQL, ETL concepts 

▪ Good understanding of Insurance Operations and KPI reporting is an advantage. 

Job Purpose and Impact

The DevOps Engineer is a key position to strengthen the security automation capabilities which have been identified as a critical area for growth and specialization within Global IT’s scope. As part of the Cyber Intelligence Operation’s DevOps Team, you will be helping shape our automation efforts by building, maintaining and supporting our security infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand and evaluate business requirements.
• Implement modern engineering practices to ensure product quality.
• Provide designs, prototypes and implementations incorporating software engineering best practices, tools and monitoring according to industry standards.
• Write well-designed, testable and efficient code using full-stack engineering capability.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Proficiency in at least one configuration management or orchestration tool, such as Ansible.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and logging services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent exp
• Knowledge of public cloud services & application programming interfaces
• Working exp with continuous integration and delivery practices

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant exp whether in IT, IS, or software development
• Exp in:
•  Code repositories such as Git
• Scripting languages (Python & PowerShell)
• Using Windows, Linux, Unix, and mobile platforms within cloud services such as AWS
• Cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) / platform as a service (PaaS), microservices, Docker containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins
• Databases such as Postgres, SQL, Elastic

Job Description:

Responsibilities

·       Having E2E responsibility for Azure landscape of our customers

·       Managing to code release and operational tasks within a global team with a focus on automation, maintainability, security and customer satisfaction

·       Make usage of CI/CD framework to rapidly support lifecycle management of the platform

·       Acting as L2-L3 support for incidents, problems and service request

·       Work with various Atos and 3rd party teams to resolve incidents and implement changes

·       Implement and drive automation and self-healing solutions to reduce toil

·       Enhance error budgets and hands on design and development of solutions to address reliability issues and/or risks

·       Support ITSM processes and collaborate with service management representatives

Job Requirements

·       Azure Associate certification or equivalent knowledge level

·       5+ years of professional experience

·       Experience with Terraform and/or native Azure automation

·       Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and toolset (i.e. Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git)

·       Must be adaptable to work in a varied, fast paced exciting, ever changing environment

·       Good analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues

·       Understanding of Agile development and SCRUM concepts a plus

·       Experience with Kubernetes architecture and tools a plus

• Essentail Skills:
• Docker
• Jenkins
• Python dependency management using conda and pip

• Base Linux System Commands, Scripting
• Docker Container Build & Testing
• Common knowledge of minimizing container size and layers
• Inspecting containers for un-used / underutilized systems
• Multiple Linux OS support for virtual system

• Has experience as a user of jupyter / jupyter lab to test and fix usability issues in workbenches
• Templating out various configurations for different use cases (we use Python Jinja2 but are open to other languages / libraries)
• Jenkins PIpeline
• Github API Understanding to trigger builds, tags, releases
• Artifactory Experience
• Nice to have: Kubernetes, ArgoCD, other deployment automation tool sets (DevOps)

• Experience working in advanced iterative methodologies such as Agile and Safe.
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Comfortable working in complex and demanding environments with high degree of change.
• Ability to view system perspective and to perform thorough investigations.
• Experience in frequent delivery to production.
• Microservice-based architecture (Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD, ELK)
• Experience with modern software components (Mongo, Elasticsearch, Kafka).
• Expertise in software development methodologies.
• Understanding of protocols/technologies like HTTP, SSL, LDAP, SSH, SAML, etc.
• Possession of a deep knowledge of development workflows with Git.
• Experience with MySQL or another relational database Environment.
• Automation testing (component, integration and end2end)

About the client :

Asia’s largest global sports media property in history with a global broadcast to 150+ countries. As the world’s largest martial arts organization, they are a celebration of Asia’s greatest cultural treasure, and its deep-rooted Asian values of integrity, humility, honor, respect, courage, discipline, and compassion. Has achieved some of the highest TV ratings and social media engagement metrics across Asia with its unique brand of Asian values, world-class athletes, and world-class production. Broadcast partners include Turner Sports, Star India, TV Tokyo, Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Bandsports, Startimes, Premier Sports, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, OSN, and more. Institutional investors include Sequoia Capital, Temasek Holdings, GIC, Iconiq Capital, Greenoaks Capital, and Mission Holdings. Currently has offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Milan, Beijing, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, and Bangalore.

Position : Devops Engineer – SDE3

As part of the engineering team, you would be expected to have deep technology expertise with a passion for building highly scalable products. This is a unique opportunity where you can impact the lives of people across 150+ countries!

Responsibilities

• Develop Collaborate in large-scale systems design discussions.

• Deploying and maintaining in-house/customer systems ensuring high availability, performance and optimal cost.

• Automate build pipelines. Ensuring right architecture for CI/CD

• Work with engineering leaders to ensure cloud security

• Develop standard operating procedures for various facets of Infrastructure services (CI/CD, Git Branching, SAST, Quality gates, Auto Scaling)

• Perform & automate regular backups of servers & databases. Ensure rollback and restore capabilities are Realtime and with zero-downtime.

• Lead the entire DevOps charter for ONE Championship. Mentor other DevOps engineers. Ensure industry standards are followed.

Requirements

• Overall 5+ years of experience in as DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer

• B.E/B.Tech in CS or equivalent streams from institute of repute

• Experience in Azure is a must. AWS experience is a plus

• Experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and containers

• Proficiency in developing and deploying fully automated environments using Puppet/Ansible and Terraform

• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios/Icinga, Prometheus, AlertManager, Newrelic

• Good knowledge of source code control (git)

• Expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment setup using Azure Pipeline or Jenkins

• Strong experience in programming languages. Python is preferred

• Experience in scripting and unit testing

• Basic knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases

• Strong Linux fundamentals

• Experience in SonarQube, Locust & Browserstack is a plus