Job Title : DevOps Consultant / Architect
Location : Trivandrum, Kerala (Hybrid)
Experience : 10+ years (with at least 5+ years in technical leadership)
Notice Period : Immediate
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation across multi-cloud environments, along with proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor the DevOps team to ensure reliable infrastructure and automated deployment processes.
- Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Design and optimize CI / CD pipelines across multiple environments.
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, etc.).
- Collaborate with Development, QA, and Security teams to integrate DevOps best practices throughout the SDLC.
- Lead incident management and root cause analysis for production issues.
- Ensure robust security practices for infrastructure and pipelines (IAM, secrets management, vulnerability scanning).
- Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency and resilience.
Required Qualifications :
Education : Bachelors in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Masters preferred).
Certifications : At least two current cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP DevOps Engineer, CKA, Terraform, etc.).
Experience :
10+ years in DevOps, Infrastructure, or Cloud Operations.5+ years in a technical leadership role.Technical Skills & Expertise :
Expertise in at least two major cloud platforms : AWS, Azure, GCP.Strong knowledge of CI / CD tools : Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.Hands-on with IaC tools : Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation.Proficient in containerization and orchestration : Docker, Kubernetes.Skilled in scripting : Python, Bash, or Go.Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration.Familiar with monitoring / logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).Experienced in implementing DevSecOps best practices.Preferred Skills :
Knowledge of serverless and microservices architecture.Experience in hybrid / multi-cloud environments.Familiarity with cloud security tools, IAM, VPNs, firewalls.Expertise in cloud cost optimization and governance strategies.Agile methodology experience.Relevant advanced certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, CKA).Working Conditions :
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Trivandrum office.
Work Hours : MondayFriday, 40 hours / week (with PST overlap as needed).
Travel : Occasional for meetings, research, or conferences.
On-Call : Light rotation depending on operational needs.
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