Key Responsibilities:

• Containerization & Orchestration
• Design, build, and optimize Dockerfiles for microservices and multi-stage builds.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor workloads on Kubernetes clusters (EKS, AKS, GKE).
• Implement auto-scaling, rolling updates, and high availability configurations.
• CI/CD & Automation
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, deploy, and release workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Manage environment configurations, secrets, and security policies across multiple clouds.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot deployment failures, performance issues, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
• Perform root-cause analysis and optimize pipeline efficiency and reliability.
• Research & Development
• Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Conduct R&D and PoCs for process improvements and new automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, cost-efficiency, and resilience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in building and running Dockerfiles.
• Expertise in handling containers/pods.
• Expertise in Kubernetes — preferably across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and GCP GKE.
• Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based automation.
• Knowledge of Helm charts, Terraform, and infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts.
• Experience with Linux administration, shell scripting, and system performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud networking, IAM roles, VPC design, and load balancers.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in distributed environments.
• Demonstrated ability for independent R&D and proactive problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud architecture and DevSecOps principles.
• Familiarity with container security, image scanning, and runtime protection.
• AWS/Azure/GCP certification in DevOps or Cloud Administration.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or in teams.
• Passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement.