DevOps Engineer

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 Engineer

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support our Laravel, JavaScript (Node.js, React, Next.js), and Python development teams. The role involves building and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless delivery across multiple environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Laravel, Node.js, and Python projects.

Automate application deployment and environment provisioning using AWS and containerization tools.

Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, Lambda).

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Manage configuration automation using Ansible.

Build and manage containerized environments using Docker (Kubernetes is a plus).

Monitor infrastructure and application performance using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Ensure system security, data integrity, and high availability across environments.

Collaborate with development teams to streamline builds, testing, and deployments.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.

Required Skills:

AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda)

CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform or AWS CloudFormation Configuration Management: Ansible

Containers: Docker (Kubernetes preferred)

Scripting: Bash, Python

Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

Web Servers: Apache, Nginx (preferred)

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB (preferred)

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer in a production environment.

Proven experience supporting Laravel, Node.js, and Python-based applications.

Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization, and automation practices.

Experience with infrastructure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.

Familiarity with agile and collaborative development processes.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned DevOps Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of DevOps principles, system design, and architecture, with a focus on creating robust and scalable infrastructure solutions through automation. This role requires a candidate with hands-on experience in development, testing, and deployment processes. Additionally, the candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps operations and should be proficient in team management, coordination, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.

About the company:

A rapidly growing omni-channel luxury retailer with eight stores across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and a global e-commerce platform servicing 65+ countries worldwide. The 18-year-old company is an established market leader with considerable brand equity.

Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design and Architecture: Develop robust and scalable system designs that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Automation: Implement automation solutions to streamline processes and enhance system reliability.
• Development, Testing, and Deployment: Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from code creation to testing and deployment.
• Coordination and Issue Resolution: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve technical issues, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Troubleshooting: Apply your technical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex system issues efficiently.
• Interpersonal Skills: Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to ensure project success.
• Ecommerce (B2C) Expertise: Bring in-depth knowledge of Ecommerce (B2C) operations to tailor DevOps solutions to our specific needs.
• Infrastructure Automation: Design and implement infrastructure automation tools and workflows to support CI/CD initiatives.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build and operate complex CI/CD pipelines at scale, ensuring efficient software delivery.
• Cloud Expertise: Possess knowledge of handling GCP/AWS clouds, optimizing cloud resources, and managing cloud-based applications.
• Cybersecurity: Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats, implementing best practices for data protection and compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps operations.
• Has worked to ensure system reliability, scale & performance in high growth environments.
• Experienced in designing and implementing scalable and robust IT solutions.
• Strong technical background and proficiency in DevOps tools and practices.
• Experience with Ecommerce (B2C) platforms is mandatory.
• Excellent team management, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with the latest open-source technologies.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline management.
• Knowledge of GCP/AWS cloud services.
• Understanding cybersecurity best practices.

Benefits

• Group Mediclaim cover 2.5 L sum assured (Employee + Spouse + 2 Children) & Group Personal Accident – 5 L sum assured.
• Rewards & Recognition programmes

• Hands on experience in AWS provisioning of AWS services like EC2, S3,EBS, AMI, VPC, ELB, RDS, Auto scaling groups, Cloud Formation.
• Good experience on Build and release process and extensively involved in the CICD using

Jenkins

• Experienced on configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Designing, implementing and supporting fully automated Jenkins CI/CD
• Extensively worked on Jenkins for continuous Integration and for end to end Automation for all Builds and Deployments.
• Proficient with Docker based container deployments to create shelf environments for dev teams and containerization of environment delivery for releases.
• Experience working on Docker hub, creating Docker images and handling multiple images primarily for middleware installations and domain configuration.
• Good knowledge in version control system in Git and GitHub.
• Good experience in build tools
• Implemented CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes ,YAML and Manifest

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing AWS resources and automating CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python or Bash be able to build and administer CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of infrastructure tools like Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ansible.
• Experience with microservices and/or event-driven architecture.
• Experience using containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, Mesos or Vagrant).
• Strong practical Windows and Linux system administration skills in the cloud.
• Understanding of DNS, NFS, TCP/IP and other protocols.
• Knowledge of secure SDLC, OWASP top 10 and CWE/SANS top 25.
• Deep understanding of Web Sockets and their functioning. Hands on experience of ElasticCache, Redis, ECS or EKS. Installation, configuration and management of Apache or Nginx web server, Apache/Tomcat Application Server, configure SSL certificates, setup reverse proxy.
• Exposure to RDBMS (MySQL, SQL Server, Aurora, etc.) is a plus.
• Exposure to programming languages like JAVA, PHP, SQL is a plus.
• AWS Developer or AWS SysOps Administrator certification is a plus.
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification experience is a plus.
• Experience building Blue/Green, Canary or other zero down time deployment strategies, advanced understanding of VPC, EC2 Route53 IAM, Lambda is a plus.

• 3+ years experience leading a team of DevOps engineers
• 8+ years experience managing DevOps for large engineering teams developing cloud-native software
• Strong in networking concepts
• In-depth knowledge of AWS and cloud architectures/services.
• Experience within the container and container orchestration space (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Passion for CI/CD pipeline using tools such as Jenkins etc.
• Familiarity with config management tools like Ansible Terraform etc
• Proven record of measuring and improving DevOps metrics
• Familiarity with observability tools and experience setting them up
• Passion for building tools and productizing services that empower development teams.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux command-line tools and ability to write bash scripts.
• Strong in Unix / Linux administration and management,

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and manage the entire cloud infrastructure
• Create the entire CI/CD pipeline to build and release
• Explore new technologies and tools and recommend those that best fit the team and organization
• Own and manage the site reliability
• Strong decision-making skills and metric-driven approach
• Mentor and coach other team members

• Experience in implementing DevOps practices and DevOps-tools in areas like CI/CD using Jenkins environment automation, and release automation, virtualization, infra as a code or metrics tracking.
• Hands on experience in DevOps tools configuration in different environments.
• Strong knowledge of working with DevOps design patterns, processes and best practices
• Hand-on experience in Setting up Build pipelines.
• Prior working experience in system administration or architecture in Windows or Linux.
• Must have experience in GIT (BitBucket, GitHub, GitLab)
• Hands-on experience on Jenkins pipeline scripting.
• Hands-on knowledge in one scripting language (Nant, Perl, Python, Shell or PowerShell)
• Configuration level skills in tools like SonarQube (or similar tools) and Artifactory.
• Expertise on Virtual Infrastructure (VMWare or VirtualBox or QEMU or KVM or Vagrant) and environment automation/provisioning using SaltStack/Ansible/Puppet/Chef
• Deploying, automating, maintaining and managing Azure cloud based production systems including monitoring capacity.
• Good to have experience in migrating code repositories from one source control to another.
• Hands-on experience in Docker container and orchestration based deployments like Kubernetes, Service Fabric, Docker swarm.
• Must have good communication skills and problem solving skills

Requirements:-

• Must have good understanding of  Python and Shell scripting with industry standard coding conventions
• Must possess good coding debugging skills
• Experience in Design & Development of test framework
• Experience in Automation testing
• Good to have experience in Jenkins framework tool
• Good to have exposure to Continuous Integration process
• Experience in Linux and Windows OS
• Desirable to have Build  & Release  Process knowledge
• Experience in  Automating Manual test cases
• Experienced in automating OS / FW related tasks
• Understanding of BIOS / FW QA  is a strong plus
• OpenCV experience is a plus
• Good to have platform exposure
• Must have good Communication skills
• Good Leadership capabilities & collaboration capabilities, as individual will have to work with multiple teams and single handedly maintain the automation framework and enable the Manual validation team