DevOps Engineer

Role & Responsiblities

• DevOps Engineer will be working with implementation and management of DevOps tools and technologies.
• Create and support advanced pipelines using Gitlab.
• Create and support advanced container and serverless environments.
• Deploy Cloud infrastructure using Terraform and cloud formation templates.
• Implement deployments to OpenShift Container Platform, Amazon ECS and EKS
• Troubleshoot containerized builds and deployments
• Implement processes and automations for migrating between OpenShift, AKS and EKS
• Implement CI/CD automations.
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Required Skillsets

• 3-5 years of cloud-based architecture software engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and its architecture.
• Mastery of cloud security engineering tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Experience with AWS services such as Amazon S3, EKS, ECS, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, etc.
• Experience with designing and supporting infrastructure via Infrastructure-as-Code in AWS, via CDK, CloudFormation Templates, Terraform or other toolset.
• Experienced with tools like Jenkins, Github, Puppet or other similar toolset.
• Experienced with monitoring functions like cloudwatch, newrelic, graphana, splunk, etc,
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, and in working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues and clients in a remote development environment.
• Proven track record in cloud computing systems and enterprise architecture and security

Key Responsibilities

• As a part of the DevOps team, you will be responsible for the configuration, optimization, documentation, and support of the CI/CD components.

• Creating and managing build and release pipelines with Azure DevOps and Jenkins.

• Assist in planning and reviewing application architecture and design to promote an efficient deployment process.

• Troubleshoot server performance issues & handle the continuous integration system.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using ARM Templates and Terraform.

• Monitor and Support deployment, Cloud-based and On-premises Infrastructure.

• Diagnose and develop root-cause solutions for failures and performance issues in the production environment.

• Deploy and manage Infrastructure for production applications

• Configure security best practices for application and infrastructure

Essential Requirements

• Good hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS & GCP. (Preferably Azure)

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD principles.

• Strong work experience with CI/CD implementation tools like Azure DevOps, Team City, Octopus Deploy, AWS Code Deploy, and Jenkins.

• Experience of writing automation scripts with PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.

• GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, and Continuous Integration (CI) system.

• Understanding of secure DevOps practices

Good to Have -

•Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash

• Experience with project management and workflow tools such as Agile, Jira, Scrum/Kanban, etc.

• Experience with Build technologies and cloud services. (Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, AWS Code Deploy)

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment.

• Must have a good understanding of SDLC.

• Knowledge of Linux, Windows server, Monitoring tools, and Shell scripting.

• Self-motivated; demonstrating the ability to achieve in technologies with minimal supervision.

• Organized, flexible, and analytical ability to solve problems creatively

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer (individual contributor) to maintain and build upon our next-generation infrastructure. We aim to ensure that our systems are secure, reliable and high-performing by constantly striving to achieve best-in-class infrastructure and security by:

• Leveraging a variety of tools to ensure all configuration is codified (using tools like Terraform and Flux) and applied in a secure, repeatable way (via CI)
• Routinely identifying new technologies and processes that enable us to streamline our operations and improve overall security
• Holistically monitoring our overall DevOps setup and health to ensure our roadmap constantly delivers high-impact improvements
• Eliminating toil by automating as many operational aspects of our day-to-day work as possible using internally created, third party and/or open-source tools
• Maintain a culture of empowerment and self-service by minimizing friction for developers to understand and use our infrastructure through a combination of innovative tools, excellent documentation and teamwork

Tech stack: Microservices primarily written in JavaScript, Kotlin, Scala, and Python. The majority of our infrastructure sits within EKS on AWS, using Istio. We use Terraform and Helm/Flux when working with AWS and EKS (k8s). Deployments are managed with a combination of Jenkins and Flux. We rely heavily on Kafka, Cassandra, Mongo and Postgres and are increasingly leveraging AWS-managed services (e.g. RDS, lambda).

•  Expertise in implementing and managing Devops CI/CD pipeline. ( either using Jenkins or Azure DevOps ) 
• At least one AWS or Azure Certification
• Terraform Scripting
•  Hands-on experience with git and source code management and release management.
• Experience in DevOps automation tools. And Very well versed with DevOps principles and the Agile Frameworks.
• Working knowledge of scripting using shell, Python, Gradle, Yaml, Ansible or puppet or chef.
• Working knowledge of build systems for various technologies like npm, maven etc. 
• Experience and good understanding in any of Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or Google cloud.
• Hands on Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is required.
• Proficient in troubleshooting skills with proven abilities in resolving complex technical issues. Experience with working with ticketing tools (Jira & Service now)
• A programming language like Java, Go , NodeJS is a nice to have.

• Work Permit for United Kingdom ( tier 2 visa ) total duration of visa will be 5 years ( first 2 years and then 3 year extension) 
• At the end of the 5 years you will be eligible for British Citizenship by applying for Indefinite leave to remain in the UK
• Learn new technologies - We won’t ever expect you to do the same thing day in day out; we want to
• give you the chance to explore the latest techniques to solve challenging technical problems and help
• you become the best developer you can be.
• Join a growing agile team that are consistently delivering.
• Technical Development Program

Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of AWS.
• Implements AWS cloud platform.
• Infrastructure as Code, GitLab CI/CD, and DevOps standard methodologies
• scripting in Shell, Python, Ruby or any preferred scripting language

Terraform expertise is a MUST for this role.

a short exercise on terraform to all shortlisted candidates to demonstrate their hands-on skills on terraform before rolling out the offer

Desired Profile

 Providing expertise on all matters related to CI, CD and DevOps.

 Building and maintaining highly available production systems.

 Developing and maintaining release related documents, such as release plan, release notes etc.

 Ensuring quality releases and managing release and configuration change conflicts to resolution.

 Tracking release and publishing release notes.  Investigating and resolving technical issues by deploying updates/ fixes.

 Onboard applications to DevOps process.

 Setup and configure build jobs.

 Create automated deployment scripts.

 Configure JIRA workflow, and integrate with Jenkins / Micro-services.

Qualification

 Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and have previous experience as a DevOps Engineer.

 AWS Certification will be a plus.

 Experience of automation and provisioning approaches, using tools such as Terraform & Cloud Formation

Skillset Required

 Solid experience within release management, infra architecture, CI&CD.

 Highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments.

 Proven experience of using Jenkins, Unix Shell Commands, Container technology (Docker, Kubernetes),

Java Programming, Groovy Script, Git, Code Branching Strategy, Maven, Gradle, JIRA, ECS, OpenShift.

Senior Devops Engineer

Who are we?

Searce is  a niche’ Cloud Consulting business with futuristic tech DNA. We do new-age tech to realise the “Next” in the “Now” for our Clients. We specialise in Cloud Data Engineering, AI/Machine Learning and Advanced Cloud infra tech such as Anthos and Kubernetes. We are one of the top & the fastest growing partners for Google Cloud and AWS globally with over 2,500 clients successfully moved to cloud.

What do we believe?

• Best practices are overrated

• Implementing best practices can only make one n ‘average’ .

• Honesty and Transparency

• We believe in naked truth. We do what we tell and tell what we do.

• Client Partnership

• Client - Vendor relationship: No. We partner with clients instead. 
• And our sales team comprises 100% of our clients.

How do we work?

It’s all about being Happier first. And rest follows. Searce work culture is defined by HAPPIER.

• Humble: Happy people don’t carry ego around. We listen to understand; not to respond.

• Adaptable: We are comfortable with uncertainty. And we accept changes well. As that’s what life's about.

• Positive: We are super positive about work & life in general. We love to forget and forgive. We don’t hold grudges. We don’t have time or adequate space for it.

• Passionate: We are as passionate about the great street-food vendor across the street as about Tesla’s new model and so on. Passion is what drives us to work and makes us deliver the quality we deliver.

• Innovative: Innovate or Die. We love to challenge the status quo.

• Experimental: We encourage curiosity & making mistakes.

• Responsible: Driven. Self motivated. Self governing teams. We own it.

Are you the one? Quick self-discovery test:

1. Love for cloud: When was the last time your dinner entailed an act on “How would ‘Jerry Seinfeld’ pitch Cloud platform & products to this prospect” and your friend did the ‘Sheldon’ version of the same thing.
2. Passion for sales: When was the last time you went at a remote gas station while on vacation, and ended up helping the gas station owner saasify his 7 gas stations across other geographies.
3. Compassion for customers: You listen more than you speak.  When you do speak, people feel the need to listen.
4. Humor for life: When was the last time you told a concerned CEO, ‘If Elon Musk can attempt to take humanity to Mars, why can’t we take your business to run on cloud ?

Introduction

When was the last time you thought about rebuilding your smart phone charger using solar panels on your backpack OR changed the sequencing of switches in your bedroom (on your own, of course) to make it more meaningful OR pointed out an engineering flaw in the sequencing of traffic signal lights to a fellow passenger, while he gave you a blank look? If the last time this happened was more than 6 months ago, you are a dinosaur for our needs. If it was less than 6 months ago, did you act on it? If yes, then let’s talk.

We are quite keen to meet you if:

• You eat, dream, sleep and play with Cloud Data Store & engineering your processes on cloud architecture
• You have an insatiable thirst for exploring improvements, optimizing processes, and motivating people.
• You like experimenting, taking risks and thinking big.

3 things this position is NOT about:

1. This is NOT just a job; this is a passionate hobby for the right kind.
2. This is NOT a boxed position. You will code, clean, test, build and recruit & energize.
3. This is NOT a position for someone who likes to be told what needs to be done.

3 things this position IS about:

1. Attention to detail matters.
2. Roles, titles, ego does not matter; getting things done matters; getting things done quicker & better matters the most.
3. Are you passionate about learning new domains & architecting solutions that could save a company millions of dollars?

Roles and Responsibilities

This is an entrepreneurial Cloud/DevOps Lead position that evolves to the Director- Cloud engineering .This position requires fanatic iterative improvement ability - architect a solution, code, research, understand customer needs, research more, rebuild and re-architect, you get the drift. We are seeking hard-core-geeks-turned-successful-techies who are interested in seeing their work used by millions of users the world over.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently strive to acquire new skills on Cloud, DevOps, Big Data, AI and ML technologies
• Design, deploy and maintain Cloud infrastructure for Clients – Domestic & International
• Develop tools and automation to make platform operations more efficient, reliable and reproducible
• Create Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), strive for full automated solutions, ensure the up-time and security of all cloud platform systems and infrastructure
• Stay up to date on relevant technologies, plug into user groups, and ensure our client are using the best techniques and tools
• Providing business, application, and technology consulting in feasibility discussions with technology team members, customers and business partners
• Take initiatives to lead, drive and solve during challenging scenarios

Requirements:

• 3 + Years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure and Operations domains
• Experience with Linux systems, RHEL/CentOS preferred
• Specialize in one or two cloud deployment platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
• Hands on experience with AWS services (EC2, VPC, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda)
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Java, .Net)
• Good understanding of Apache Web Server, Nginx, MySQL, MongoDB, Nagios
• Knowledge on Configuration Management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
• Experience working with deployment and orchestration technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos)
• Deep experience in customer facing roles with a proven track record of effective verbal and written communications
• Dependable and good team player
• Desire to learn and work with new technologies

Key Success Factors

• Are you
• Likely to forget to eat, drink or pee when you are coding?
• Willing to learn, re-learn, research, break, fix, build, re-build and deliver awesome code to solve real business/consumer needs?
• An open source enthusiast?

• Absolutely technology agnostic and believe that business processes define and dictate which technology to use?
• Ability to think on your feet, and follow-up with multiple stakeholders to get things done
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Superior project management and organizational skills
• Logical thought process; ability to grasp customer requirements rapidly and translate the same into technical as well as layperson terms
• Ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions
• Energetic, disciplined, with a results-oriented approach
• Strong ethics and transparency in dealings with clients, vendors, colleagues and partners
• Attitude of ‘give me 5 sharp freshers and 6 months and I will rebuild the way people communicate over the internet.
• You are customer-centric, and feel strongly about building scalable, secure, quality software. You thrive and succeed in delivering high quality technology products in a growth environment where priorities shift fast. 

As DevOps Engineer, you are responsible to setup and maintain GIT repository, DevOps tools like Jenkins, UCD, Docker, Kubernetes, Jfrog Artifactory, Cloud monitoring tools, Cloud security.

• Setup, configure, and maintain GIT repos, Jenkins, UCD, etc. for multi hosting cloud environments.
• Architect and maintain the server infrastructure in AWS. Build highly resilient infrastructure following industry best practices.
• Working on Docker images and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop and maintain the automation scripts using Ansible or other available tools.
• Maintain and monitor cloud Kubernetes Clusters and patching when necessary.
• Working on Cloud security tools to keep applications secured.
• Participate in software development lifecycle, specifically infra design, execution, and debugging required to achieve successful implementation of integrated solutions within the portfolio.
• Required Technical and Professional Expertise.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in IT industry.
• Expertise in implementing and managing Devops CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience in DevOps automation tools. And Very well versed with DevOps Frameworks, Agile.
• Working knowledge of scripting using shell, Python, Terraform, Ansible or puppet or chef.
• Experience and good understanding in any of Cloud like AWS, Azure, Google cloud.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is required.
• Proficient in troubleshooting skills with proven abilities in resolving complex technical issues.
• Experience with working with ticketing tools.
• Middleware technologies knowledge or database knowledge is desirable.
• Experience and well versed with Jira tool is a plus.

At Karza technologies, we take pride in building one of the most comprehensive digital onboarding & due-diligence platforms by profiling millions of entities and trillions of associations amongst them using data collated from more than 700 publicly available government sources. Primarily in the B2B Fintech Enterprise space, we are headquartered in Mumbai in Lower Parel with 100+ strong workforce. We are truly furthering the cause of Digital India by providing the entire BFSI ecosystem with tech products and services that aid onboarding customers, automating processes and mitigating risks seamlessly, in real-time and at fraction of the current cost.

A few recognitions:

• Recognized as Top25 startups in India to work with 2019 by LinkedIn
• Winner of HDFC Bank's Digital Innovation Summit 2020
• Super Winners (Won every category) at Tecnoviti 2020 by Banking Frontiers
• Winner of Amazon AI Award 2019 for Fintech
• Winner of FinTech Spot Pitches at Fintegrate Zone 2018 held at BSE
• Winner of FinShare 2018 challenge held by ShareKhan
• Only startup in Yes Bank Global Fintech Accelerator to win the account during the Cohort
• 2nd place Citi India FinTech Challenge 2018 by Citibank
• Top 3 in Viacom18's Startup Engagement Programme VStEP

What your average day would look like:

• Deploy and maintain mission-critical information extraction, analysis, and management systems
• Manage low cost, scalable streaming data pipelines
• Provide direct and responsive support for urgent production issues
• Contribute ideas towards secure and reliable Cloud architecture
• Use open source technologies and tools to accomplish specific use cases encountered within the project
• Use coding languages or scripting methodologies to solve automation problems
• Collaborate with others on the project to brainstorm about the best way to tackle a complex infrastructure, security, or deployment problem
• Identify processes and practices to streamline development & deployment to minimize downtime and maximize turnaround time

What you need to work with us:

• Proficiency in at least one of the general-purpose programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Experience in managing the IAAS and PAAS components on popular public Cloud Service Providers like AWS, Azure, GCP etc.
• Proficiency in Unix Operating systems and comfortable with Networking concepts
• Experience with developing/deploying a scalable system
• Experience with the Distributed Database & Message Queues (like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Kafka, etc.)
• Experience in managing Hadoop clusters
• Understanding of containers and have managed them in production using container orchestration services.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Applied exposure to continuous delivery pipelines (CI/CD).
• Keen interest and proven track record in automation and cost optimization.

Experience:

• 1-4 years of relevant experience
• BE in Computer Science / Information Technology