Junior - Software Engineer - DevOps

A Bit About Us:

Appknox is one of the top Mobile Application security companies recognized by Gartner and G2. A profitable B2B SaaS startup headquartered in Singapore & working from Bengaluru.

The primary goal of Appknox is to help businesses and mobile developers secure their mobile applications with a focus on delivery speed and high-quality security audits.

Our business includes Fortune 500 companies with Major brands spread across regions like India, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Japan, US, and expanding rapidly. 

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a talented and self-driven Platform Engineer who will be responsible for managing and optimizing our on-premise infrastructure and automating deployment processes using Go. You will work closely with cross functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of our on-prem setup, device configuration and deployment pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with infrastructure management, automation, and a deep understanding of both on-premise and cloud-based environments. While this role does not align directly with traditional DevOps, it combines aspects of DevOps with platform engineering, focusing on deployment, automation, and system configuration.

Job Responsibilities:

• On-Premise Infrastructure Management: Oversee and manage on-premise infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage. Act as the primary point of contact from engineering team for addressing client requirements related to on-premise setups.
• Work extensively on improving and optimizing deployment scripts for on-premise setups using Go, enhancing automation and reducing manual intervention
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage security best practices across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Issue Resolution: Respond promptly to production incidents, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to minimise downtime and enhance security posture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of deployment processes and infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure and deployment automation for better efficiency and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for infrastructure setups, configurations, and deployment procedures.
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• You have 2+ years of experience as DevOps / Platform Engineer
• Hands-on experience with Go 
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Mezmo)
• Expertise in deployment automation, preferably using Go or similar languages is a bonus. 
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and scripting is a plus point..
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including product and software developers.
• Ability to write efficient, maintainable code and develop tools to optimize deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability.

Work Expectations:

Within 1 month

• Participate in Knowledge Transfer (KT) Sessions
• Attend all KT sessions conducted by the DevOps team to gain a deep understanding of the existing server architecture, deployment processes, and any ongoing initiatives related to on-prem deployments.
• Engage with On-Prem Deployment Processes
• Actively participate in on-prem deployment calls and meetings to understand the full deployment cycle, from planning to execution. Observe and learn how automation is being applied to existing processes and what improvements can be made.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and DevOps Teams
• Meet with members of the Engineering and DevOps teams to establish working relationships and gain insights into team dynamics, communication, and ongoing projects.
• Familiarize Yourself with Support Teams
• Collaborate with the technical support and customer support teams to understand their workflows and challenges related to infrastructure management and on-prem deployments.
• Start Documenting Server Architecture
• Begin documenting the server architecture, on-prem deployment procedures, and any relevant configurations as part of the KT process, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the records for future reference.
• Shadow the Deployment Process
• Shadow the on-prem and DevOps teams during live deployment processes to gain hands-on experience, observe best practices, and provide support where necessary.

Weekly Check-ins with Engineering Manager

• Schedule regular check-ins with the Engineering Manager to discuss progress, address challenges, and align on objectives for the coming months.

Within 2 months

• As a devops engineer, work closely with the engineering team to ensure alignment between cloud-based and on-prem deployments.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to align on tools, automation scripts, and pipelines for both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Participate in KT sessions to understand the existing backend codebase, architecture, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to address any technical dependencies or challenges arising during deployments.
• Start taking the  responsibility for the on-prem deployment process, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post deployment validation.
• Manage and improve deployment automation scripts and tools to streamline on-prem updates and configurations.
• Set up and manage remote device configurations to support on-prem deployments effectively.
• Ensure all remote devices are properly configured, secure, and integrated with the on-prem infrastructure with the help of RnD team

Within 3 months

• Take full ownership of all on-prem deployments, acting as the primary point of contact for the engineering team regarding on-prem requirements, configurations, and processes
• Address and resolve queries related to on-prem deployments from the engineering and support teams, ensuring timely and effective communication
• Collaborate with the engineering team to contribute to backend development tasks, including creating or enhancing features, fixing bugs, and optimizing code.
• Participate in DevOps projects, such as setting up monitoring, improving CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing server performance for on-prem and hybrid environments.
• Foster communication between engineering, DevOps, and support teams to ensure alignment on deployment timelines and dependencies.

Personality traits we really admire:

• Great attitude to ask questions, learn and suggest process improvements.
• Has attention to details and helps identify edge cases.
• Highly motivated and coming up with ideas and perspective to help us move towards our goals faster.
• Follows timelines and absolute commitment to deadlines.

Interview Process: 

• Round 1 Interview - Profile Evaluation
• Round 2 Interview - Technical Evaluation with engineering team
• Round 3 Interview - Evaluation with EM/CTO
• Round 4 Interview - HR

Compensation:

• As per industry standards

Why Join Us:

• Freedom & Responsibility: If you are a person who enjoys challenging work & pushing your boundaries, then this is the right place for you. We appreciate new ideas & ownership as well as flexibility with working hours.
• Great Salary & Equity: We keep up with the market standards & provide pay packages considering updated standards. Also as Appknox continues to grow, you’ll have a great opportunity to earn more & grow with us. Moreover, we also provide equity options for our top performers.
• Holistic Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and take a much more holistic approach to training and developing our assets: the employees. We shall also support you all on that journey of yours.
• Transparency: Being a part of a start-up is an amazing experience, one of the reasons being the open communication & transparency at multiple levels. Working with Appknox will give you the opportunity to experience it all first hand.
• Health insurance: We offer health insurance coverage for you and your family including parents.

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Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and software systems required to support our development and production environments. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Linux, GitHub, Actions/Jenkins, ArgoCD, AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, Datadog, MongoDB, Envoy Proxy, Cert-Manager, Terraform, ELK, Cloudflare, and BigRock.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Actions/Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD.

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters using AWS.

• Configure and maintain Envoy Proxy and Cert-Manager to automate deployment and manage application environments.

• Monitor system performance using Datadog, ELK, and Cloudflare tools.

• Automate infrastructure management and maintenance tasks using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.

• Collaborate with development teams to design, implement and test infrastructure changes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues as they arise.

• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for production issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering with a focus on Linux, GitHub, Actions/CodeFresh, ArgoCD, AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, Datadog, MongoDB, Envoy Proxy, Cert-Manager, Terraform, ELK, Cloudflare, and BigRock.

• Strong understanding of Linux administration and shell scripting.

• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.

• Ability to write infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker.

• Experience with cloud providers such as AWS.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog and ELK.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies.

we’d love to speak with you. Skills and Qualifications:

Strong experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline tools such as Jenkins, TravisCI, or GitLab CI.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.

Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Knowledge of container orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.

Understanding of networking concepts and principles.

Knowledge of database technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.

Good understanding of security and data protection principles.

Roles and responsibilities:

● Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure

● Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes

● Deploy updates and fixes

● Helping to ensure information security best practices

● Provide Level 2 technical support

● Perform root cause analysis for production errors

● Investigate and resolve technical issues

Role : Senior Engineer Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

● Infrastructure Development and Management: Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance,security, and availability. Lead transition and migration projects, moving legacy systemsto cloud-based solutions.

● Develop and maintain applications and services using Golang.

● Automation and Optimization: Implement automation tools and frameworksto optimize operational processes. Monitorsystem performance, optimizing and modifying systems as necessary.

● Security and Compliance: Ensure infrastructure security by implementing industry best practices and compliance requirements. Respond to and mitigate security incidents and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

● Good understanding of prominent backend languageslike Golang, Python, Node.js, or others.

● In-depth knowledge of network architecture,system security, infrastructure scalability.

● Proficiency with development tools,server management, and database systems.

● Strong experience with cloud services(AWS.), deployment,scaling, and management.

● Knowledge of Azure is a plus

● Familiarity with containers and orchestration services,such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.

● Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

● Genuine passion for backend development and keen interest in scalable systems. 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Ansible

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to learn new technologies and tools as required

Company Introduction :

My Next Developer is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand.

We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.

Job Responsibilities

- Ensure security in the development activities.

- Implement risk management techniques and threat modeling.

- Implement infrastructure automation, monitoring and alerts as part of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.

- Collaborate with internal teams to produce the best security solutions

Minimum requirements :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or equivalent degree.

- 3+ years of experience as a DevSecOps engineer.

- Proficiency in back-end technologies such as NodeJs or Python.

- Expertise in using DevOps tools like GitHub, dependency management, and CI/CD.

- Profound knowledge of AWS cloud, DevOps culture and automation tools.

- Fluent in both spoken and written English communication.

- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 2-3 hour overlap with European time zone.

- Stay up-to-date on cybersecurity threats and follow the best practices.

- Previous project experience related to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.

ABOUT US: TURGAJO TECHNOLOGIES PVT TLD (http://www.turgajo.com">www.turgajo.com )

We are a product-based company, on a mission to capitalize on the evolution of new technologies and the new opportunities they present. We develop cutting-edge software solutions for the service industry and are working on some exciting projects that we believe have the power to fundamentally change and enhance the systems used by businesses every day.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  At least 3+ years of experience as a system administrator.

• Knowledge of server technologies (cloud and on-prem).
• Work with both development and QA teams with a focus on automating builds & deployments.
• Knowledge of a range of current information technologies and computing platforms, such as cloud computing, Monitoring systems (Azure, AWS, VMw.are, commvault), Automation Tools (Azure/AWS Cloud, SCCM).
• Good Knowledge of Cloud-Based Software like Azure and AWS.
• Proficiency to manage the CI/CD process cycle includes the complete knowledge of Jenkins/TFS and Github.
• Ensure team collaboration using Jira, Confluence, and other tools.
• Build environments for unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and acceptance tests.
• Experience with virtualization (Azure, AWS, VMware).
• Experience and hands-on experience in Azure and AWS platforms.
• Azure and AWS monitoring and log analysis.
• Azure and AWS server and network security.
• Cloud-native engineer.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration (PowerShell scripting, etc.).
• Fixing skills, problem-solving, and resolution (root cause identification).
• VM’s deployment.
• Azure and AWS Site Recovery.
• Excellent Communication Skill is Mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
• 3 years of experience in hands-on DevOps engineering
• Working experience with C#
• Maintain and administer Jenkins systems
• Expert in using Azure and AWS toolkits
• Good understanding of cloud application design patterns and practices preferably AWS
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Experience implementing CI/CD
• Experience using a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services
• Experience with infrastructure automation solutions (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
• Experience with Azure and AWS
• Defined and implemented the configuration for high throughput and scale with capacity planning load balancing strategies.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience with Jenkins or any other CI/CD tool

Strong experience in automating CI/CD & application deployment using various tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS.

Please email your resume at hraturgajodotcom

DevOps Engineer responsibilities include deploying product updates, identifying production issues, and implementing integrations that meet customer needs. If you have a solid background in working with cloud technologies, set up efficient deployment processes, and are motivated to work with diverse and talented teams, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will execute and automate operational processes fast, accurately, and securely.

Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in building infrastructure experience with Cloud Providers ( AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience in deploying containerized applications build on NodeJS/PHP/Python to kubernetes cluster.

• Experience in monitoring production workload with relevant metrics and dashboards.

• Experience in writing automation scripts using Shell, Python, Terraform, etc.

• Experience in following security practices while setting up the infrastructure. 

• Self-motivated, able, and willing to help where help is needed

• Able to build relationships, be culturally sensitive, have goal alignment, have learning agility  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage various resources across different cloud providers. (Azure, AWS, and GCP)

• Monitor and optimize infrastructure cost.

• Manage various kubernetes clusters with appropriate monitoring and alerting setup.

• Build CI/CD pipelines to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of various services into kubernetes infrastructure.

• Work closely with the development team on upcoming features to determine the correct infrastructure and related tools.

• Assist the support team with escalated customer issues.

• Develop, improve, and thoroughly document operational practices and procedures. 

• Responsible for setting up good security practices across various clouds.