DevOps Architect - Docker / Kubernetes

Experience : 12-20 years of overall experience, with strong hands on : Kubernetes- On premises, terraform, Devops, CICD pipelines, Jenkins / Ansible, Linux, Scripting : - : WFO.

Job Description :

DevOps architect with Docker, Kubernetes expertise :

Seeking a highly skilled DevOps Architect with deep expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions, ensuring the seamless integration of development and operational processes. You will be a key player in the architecture and implementation of CI / CD pipelines, managing infrastructure, container orchestration, and system & Responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement DevOps solutions that automate software delivery pipelines and infrastructure provisioning.
• Architect and maintain scalable Kubernetes clusters to manage containerized applications across multiple environments.
• Leverage Docker to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications in development, staging, and production environments.
• Optimize and secure Linux-based environments for application performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance, security, and availability through effective monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Automate configuration management and system provisioning tasks on-premise environments.
• Implement security best practices and compliance measures, including secrets management, network segmentation, and vulnerability scanning.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and promote best practices in DevOps, automation, and cloud-native architecture.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and evolving DevOps tools and technologies to continuously improve systems and Skills and Experience :
• 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, DevOps, or systems engineering.
• Strong experience with Linux systems administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments, including managing and scaling clusters.
• Extensive knowledge of Docker for building, deploying, and managing containers.
• Proficiency with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or similar.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking, security best practices, and cloud-based security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools like Bash, Python
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Good to have Skills :

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