We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to architect, lead, and execute strategy around GitLab / GitHub workflows, migrations, branching strategies, CI / CD pipeline deployments, and Kubernetes integrations. You will play a critical role in enhancing our DevOps practices and delivering seamless, automated deployment solutions for enterprise clients supported by tight SLAs and SRE best practices
Location : Remote / Kochi
Experience : 6+ Years
Key Responsibilities :
DevOps Strategy & Tooling
- Design and implement robust DevOps strategies aligned with organizational objectives (e.g., shift-left testing, infrastructure as code, release automation).
- Assess and recommend enhancements across CI / CD frameworks and branching workflows.
Source Control & Branching Strategy
Manage, optimize, and enforce best-of-breed practices in GitLab and / or GitHub, including branching models (Gitflow, trunk-based), merge strategies (MRs, PRs), and protected branch rules.Lead and execute migrations across Git platforms, ensuring version history integrity, compliance, and minimal workflow disruption.CI / CD Pipeline Design & Application Deployment
Architect, automate, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using GitLab CI and / or GitHub Actions, leveraging both open-source and cloud-native tooling (e.g., Terraform, Helm, SonarQube, Appium)Deploy applications ('lift-and-shift' or modern microservices) to container platforms, integrating automated build, quality checks, and testing.Kubernetes Integration
Design Kubernetes orchestration strategies, including Helm charts, deployments, namespaces, RBAC, and cluster lifecycle.Integrate CI / CD pipelines with Kubernetes environments (e.g., AKS, EKS, GKE) for streamlined deployment workflowsInfrastructure as Code & Automation
Define and manage infrastructure through IaC using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager.Enable consistency, reproducibility, and efficiency via automated deployments, scaling, and maintenance workflows.Observability & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Partner with SREs to monitor applications and infrastructure across the CI / CD pipeline, ensuring reliability and uptime per SLAsImplement logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices to meet performance and deployment SLAs.Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work cross-functionally with developers, security engineers, and IT to implement best practices in automation, cost optimization, and compliance.Document processes, runbooks, and workflows clearly, and deliver training to internal teamsRequirements :
Exposure in GitLab to GitHub migration projectsProven experience (4+ years) with GitLab and / or GitHub, including branching strategy implementation, migrations, and CI / CD design.Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies and CI / CD orchestration.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE) and Helm charts.Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform; cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).Demonstrated experience deploying applications in containerized / cloud-native environments.Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and SRE practices.Skills Required
Github, Terraform, Appium, Sonarqube, Gitlab, Helm, Kubernetes