Lead Devops Engineer

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate is someone who loves solving reliability challenges, automating everything, and ensuring seamless delivery across environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitHub.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure on AWS/GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build, automate, and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Configure and manage automation tools and workflows using Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure smooth operations.
• Implement best practices for code management, release processes, and DevOps standards.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to improve build pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Write scripts in Python/Bash to automate operational tasks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong expertise in AWS or GCP cloud services.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, service mesh, packaging).
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions for source control and CI/CD.
• Good knowledge of Jenkins pipelines and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management.
• Strong scripting skills using Python or Bash.
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and security best practices.

Platform Engineer – Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure

Location - Pune or Bangalore (WFO- 5 days)

Must-Have Skills:

• 8+ years deploying, upgrading, and maintaining infrastructure across on-premises and public cloud, with Kubernetes and Docker
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Pulumi
• Hands-on coding in Golang or Python, plus Bash scripting 

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with Kubernetes management solutions (OpenShift, Rancher, GKE, EKS, AKS, VMware TKG) 
• Experience with VM management platforms (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, VMware) 
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) 
• Exposure to service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)

Who You Are

• A platform engineer who builds and maintains the infrastructure backbone for both on-prem and cloud environments
• Passionate about automating daily operations and eliminating manual toil
• Comfortable authoring and evolving IaC (Infrastructure as a Code) templates to enforce consistency.

What You’ll Do & Learn

• Roll out & maintain on-premises and cloud infrastructure for development and testing environments 
• Implement & support CI/CD pipelines to drive our software delivery processes
• Develop automation tools that streamline routine operations and improve reliability 
• Build & enhance Infrastructure-as-Code templates (Terraform, Pulumi) for rapid, repeatable provisioning 
• Document system designs, configurations, and processes to enable an asynchronous, distributed team culture

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

About the Company

We are building an AI-driven platform focused on redefining how individuals explore and understand global markets. We are building a modern analytics layer that simplifies complex financial data into intuitive, structured insights.

Our approach combines data science, AI, and systematic frameworks to bring clarity, transparency, and accessibility to market intelligence.

• Mission: To build trustworthy, data-driven platforms that simplify complex markets and empower users to make informed decisions.
• Values: Customer-centricity, ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, experiment-driven, and supportive of professional growth.
• Why join: Opportunity to work on production SaaS and AI features, take high ownership, and make a visible impact on product direction.

About the Role

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to manage deployments, cloud infrastructure, and system reliability while ensuring secure and scalable systems.

You will work on a live SaaS product and upcoming AI-driven modules, contributing directly to production systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps (Core):

• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Manage Linux-based servers and environments
• Ensure high availability, uptime, and performance
• Automate deployment workflows

Security (Integrated):

• Implement secure deployment practices
• Manage access control, secrets, and credentials
• Monitor logs and system activity
• Identify and fix basic vulnerabilities
• Support audit/log requirements (future compliance readiness)

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in DevOps / Cloud / System Administration
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems
• Experience with AWS or any cloud platform
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Understanding of networking basics (DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports)
• Experience with Git & version control

Good to Have

• Docker / containerization
• Experience with Python-based deployments
• Basic knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
• Monitoring/logging tools
• Basic understanding of security concepts (OWASP, API security)

We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Python with proven leadership capabilities to optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead 3-4 operations professionals and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders

• DevOps automation & deployment - Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes and system optimization

• Technical excellence & standards - Drive code reviews, establish development standards, ensure regional consistency with DevOps practices, and maintain technical documentation

• System operations & performance - Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security while managing day-to-day operations

• Incident management & troubleshooting - Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems

• Strategic technical leadership - Make infrastructure decisions, identify operational requirements, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices

• Reporting & continuous improvement - Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership while actively contributing to DevOps process improvements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.
• Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Proficient in using Git for version control.

Good to Have

• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring and alerting systems
• Backend and/or frontend development experience for operational tooling
• Previous experience working in a trading firm or financial services environment
• Knowledge of database management and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of network protocols and system administration

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a team that hustles—plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits—just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.

Here’s what we offer:

💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you’re worth.

🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.

🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.

✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.

🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.

🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.

⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.

🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.

📚 Annual Education Stipend – Take any external course, bootcamp, or certification that makes you better at your craft.

🏋️ Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.

🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.

🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.

We work hard, play hard, and grow together. Join us.

(P.S. We hire for talent, not pedigree—but if you’ve worked at a top tech co or fintech startup, we’d love to hear how you’ve shipped great products.)

Job Description

• Minimum 3+ yrs of Experience in DevOps with AWS Platform

• Strong AWS knowledge and experience

• Experience in using CI/CD automation tools (Git, Jenkins, Configuration deployment tools ( Puppet/Chef/Ansible)

• Experience with IAC tools Terraform

• Excellent experience in operating a container orchestration cluster (Kubernetes, Docker)

• Significant experience with Linux operating system environments

• Experience with infrastructure scripting solutions such as Python/Shell scripting

• Must have experience in designing Infrastructure automation framework.

• Good experience in any of the Setting up Monitoring tools and Dashboards ( Grafana/kafka)

• Excellent problem-solving, Log Analysis and troubleshooting skills

• Experience in setting up centralized logging for system (EKS, EC2) and application

• Process-oriented with great documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively within a team and with minimal supervision

• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Ensure limited system failure and increase up-time and availability of the various company apps.
• Understand the current application infrastructure and strive for making it better.
• Automate infrastructure and develop tools and processes to improve the customer experience and reduce support time.
• Work closely with a team of developers and solution strategists to develop, deploy and troubleshoot the deployment and infrastructure issues.
• Manage full application stacks from the OS through custom applications using Amazon cloud-based computing environments.
• Set up a monitoring stack.
• Implement the application’s CI/CD pipeline using the AWS stack. Increasingly automate and improve the testing plans and development workflows and tools.
• Work closely with the engineers to design networks, systems, and storage environments that effectively reflect business needs, security requirements, and service level requirements.
• Manage a continuous integration/continuous deployment methodology for the server-based technologies.
• Proficient in leveraging CI and CD tools to automate testing and deployment. Experience working in an Agile, fast-paced, DevOps environment.
• Support internal and external customers on multiple platforms.
• First point of contact for handling customer issues, providing guidance and recommendations to increase efficiency and reduce customer incidents.
• Learn on the job and explore new technologies with little supervision.
• In addition to providing customer support, will be responsible for helping build tools and processes necessary for excellent customer outcomes.

Skills:

• Experience with the core AWS services, plus the specifics mentioned in this job description.
• Experience working with at least one of the following languages: Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, Kotlin or Java.
• Proficient with Git and Git workflows and hosted enterprise Git solutions like GitHub.
• Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems.
• Experience with. AWS EKS Kubernetes infrastructure setup.
• Experience creating Cloud Formation Template to create Auto Scaling Groups, Route 53, DNS, back-end database, Elastic load balancer, VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, Cloud Watch, S3, IAM roles, RDS DB instances, and to provide those instances and configure those resources to work together reducing the manual effort.
• Experience in deploying and monitoring microservices on Kubernetes, AWS ECS, and AWS EKS
• Security aware and ensures that all systems are security standards-compliant.
• Good background in Linux/Unix administration.
• Experience with building or maintaining cloud-native applications.
• Minimum 3-5 years of cloud development experience, preferably AWS
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins preferred.
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline