DevOps Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for a hands-on AWS Cloud Engineer to support day-to-day cloud operations, automation, and reliability of AWS environments. This role works closely with the Cloud Operations Lead, DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure stable, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities-

• Operate and support AWS production environments across multiple accounts
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform and support CI/CD pipelines
• Support Amazon EKS clusters, upgrades, scaling, and troubleshooting
• Build and manage Docker images and push to Amazon ECR
• Monitor systems using CloudWatch and third-party tools; respond to incidents
• Support AWS networking (VPCs, NAT, Transit Gateway, VPN/DX)
• Assist with cost optimization, tagging, and governance standards
• Automate operational tasks using Python, Lambda, and Systems Manager

Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands-on AWS experience (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, ALB, CloudWatch)
• Experience with Terraform and Git-based workflows
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes / EKS
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Scripting experience in **Python or Bash**
• Understanding of monitoring, incident management, and cloud security basics

Nice to Have-

• AWS Associate-level certifications
• Experience with Karpenter, Prometheus, New Relic
• Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization practices

Title: Azure Cloud Developer/Engineer

Exp: 5+ yrs

Location: T-Hub, Hyderabad

Work from office (5 days/week)

Interview rounds: 2-3

Excellent comm skills

Immediate Joiner

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Developer/Engineer with experience in designing, developing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Azure infrastructure deployment using Terraform,Kubernetes (AKS) with advanced networking, and Helm Charts for application management.Experience with AWS is a plus. This role requires hands-on expertise in deploying scalable, secure,and highly available cloud solutions with strong networking capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform through CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with advanced networking features, including on-premise connectivity.
• Create and manage Helm Charts, ensuring best practices for configuration, templating, and application lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure optimal cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Implement high-level networking solutions including Azure Private Link, VNET Peering, ExpressRoute, Application Gateway, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Monitor and optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, scalability, and security using tools like Azure Cost Management, Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins, integrating Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Implement security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the cloud environment using Azure Service Health, Log Analytics, and Azure Sentinel.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and organizational security policies.
• Work with Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificate management.
• Explore multi-cloud strategies, integrating AWS services where necessary.

Key Skills Required:

• Azure Cloud Infrastructure Deployment: Expertise in provisioning and managing Azure resources using Terraform within CI/CD pipelines.
• Kubernetes (AKS) with Advanced Networking: Experience in designing AKS clusters with private networking, hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN), and security best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep): Deep understanding of defining and maintaining cloud infrastructure through code.
• Helm Charts: Strong expertise in creating, deploying, and managing Helm-based Kubernetes application deployments.
• Networking & Security: In-depth knowledge of VNET Peering, Private Link, ExpressRoute,Application Gateway, WAF, and hybrid networking.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with building and managing Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins pipelines for infrastructure and application deployment.
• Monitoring & Logging: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics,and Azure Sentinel.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Cost Optimization (FinOps): Strong knowledge of Azure Cost Management and cloud financial governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, preferably with Azure-focused infrastructure deployment and Kubernetes networking.
• Strong understanding of containerization, orchestration, and microservices architecture.

Certifications (Preferred):

Required:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Nice to Have (AWS Experience):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS).
• Familiarity with container security tools (Aqua Security, Prisma Cloud).
• Experience with GitOps methodologies using tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
• Understanding of serverless computing and event-driven architectures (Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps).

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional certifications (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Access to training programs, workshops, and learning resources.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale, innovative cloud solutions.
• Opportunities to work with modern tools and technologies.
• Inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global clients and cross-functional teams.
• Regular performance reviews with rewards for outstanding contributions.
• Employee appreciation events and programs.

Q2 is seeking a team-focused Lead Release Engineer with a passion for managing releases to ensure we release quality software developed using Agile Scrum methodology.  Working within the Development team, the Release Manager will work in a fast-paced environment with Development, Test Engineering, IT, Product Management, Design, Implementations, Support and other internal teams to drive efficiencies, transparency, quality and predictability in our software delivery pipeline.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership on cross-functional development focused software release process.
• Management of the product release cycle to new and existing clients including the build release process and any hotfix releases
• Support end-to-end process for production issue resolution including impact analysis of the issue, identifying the client impacts, tracking the fix through dev/testing and deploying the fix in various production branches.
• Work with engineering team to understand impacts of branches and code merges.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate release delivery risks.
• Measure and monitor progress to ensure product features are delivered on time.
• Lead recurring release reporting/status meetings to include discussion around release scope, risks and challenges.
• Responsible for planning, monitoring, executing, and implementing the software release strategy.
• Establish completeness criteria for release of successfully tested software component and their dependencies to gate the delivery of releases to Implementation groups
• Serve as a liaison between business units to guarantee smooth and timely delivery of software packages to our Implementations and Support teams
• Create and analyze operational trends and data used for decision making, root cause analysis and performance measurement.
• Build partnerships, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively to achieve shared objectives.
• Make Improvements to processes to improve the experience and delivery for internal and external customers.
• Responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years related experience in product release management role.
• Excellent understanding of software delivery lifecycle.
• Technical Background with experience in common Scrum and Agile practices preferred.
• Deep knowledge of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines and Agile Methodology
• Experience with tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with enterprise software deployment architecture and methodologies.
• Proven ability in building effective partnership with diverse groups in multiple locations/environments 
• Ability to convey technical concepts to business-oriented teams.
• Capable of assessing and communicating risks and mitigations while managing ambiguity.
• Experience managing customer and internal expectations while understanding the organizational and customer impact.
• Strong organizational, process, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• 7-10 years experience with secure SDLC/DevSecOps practices such as automating security processes within CI/CD pipeline.
• At least 4 yrs. experience designing, and securing Data Lake & Web applications deployed to AWS, Azure, Scripting/Automation skills on Python, Shell, YAML, JSON
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with software development lifecycle, Agile project management (e.g. Jira, Confluence), source code management (e.g. Git), build automation (e.g. Jenkins), code linting and code quality (e.g. SonarQube), test automation (e.g. Selenium)
• Hand-on & Solid understanding of Amazon Web Services & Azure-based Infra & applications
• Experience writing cloud formation templates, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and microservice application architecture and deployment.
• Strong know-how on VA/PT integration in CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience in handling financial solutions & customer-facing applications

Roles

• Accelerate enterprise cloud adoption while enabling rapid and stable delivery of capabilities using continuous integration and continuous deployment principles, methodologies, and technologies
• Manage & deliver diverse cloud [AWS, Azure, GCP] DevSecOps journeys
• Identify, prototype, engineer, and deploy emerging software engineering methodologies and tools
• Maximize automation and enhance DevSecOps pipelines and other tasks
• Define and promote enterprise software engineering and DevSecOps standards, practices, and behaviors
• Operate and support a suite of enterprise DevSecOps services
• Implement security automation to decrease the loop between the development and deployment processes.
• Support project teams to adopt & integrate the DevSecOps environment
• Managing application vulnerabilities, Data security, encryption, tokenization, access management, Secure SDLC, SAST/DAST
• Coordinate with development and operations teams for practical automation solutions and custom flows.
• Own DevSecOps initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights, and advice.
• Act as Release gatekeeper with an understanding of OWASP top 10 lists of vulnerabilities, NIST SP-800-xx, NVD, CVSS scoring, etc concepts
• Build workflows to ensure a successful DevSecOps journey for various enterprise applications. 
• Understand the strategic direction to reach business goals across multiple projects & teams
• Collaborate with development teams to understand project deliverables and promote DevSecOps culture
• Formulate & deploy cloud automation strategies and tools

Skills

• Knowledge of the DevSecOps culture and principles.
• An understanding of cloud technologies & components
• A flair for programming languages such as Shell, Python, Java Scripts,
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of threat modeling and risk assessment techniques.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, current best practices, and the latest software.
• An understanding of programs such as Puppet, Chef, ThreatModeler, Checkmarx, Immunio, and Aqua.
• Strong know-how of Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure-based deployments
• On the job learning for new programming languages, automation tools, deployment architectures