Software Engineering

Senior Devops Engineer - GIP - CHN

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Work Type: Full Time
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Experience: 5–8 Years
Location: Chennai, India

About the Company:  

Our client is a leading global education and technology organization focused on student placement, language testing, and digital learning solutions. They are building a connected international student community through innovative digital platforms and data-driven solutions.

Role Overview:  

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing a secure, scalable, and automated DevOps environment. The role involves embedding automation and operational excellence throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure stability and high-velocity delivery.

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate build, test, and release processes.

  • Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CDK.

  • Drive containerization and deployment using Docker and AWS (EKS, Lambda).

  • Integrate and maintain DevSecOps tools like Snyk and SonarQube for proactive code quality and security.

  • Collaborate across development, security, and operations teams to align DevOps goals with product needs.

  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with Sumo Logic, Splunk, and AWS-native tools.

  • Promote best practices in DevOps, including Git branching strategies and environment standardization.

  • Provide mentorship and documentation for pipelines, architecture, and DevOps standards.

  • Support day-to-day BAU operations—deployment, monitoring, access control, and cost optimization.

  • Automate integrations using Workato and maintain Backstage as the central developer portal.

Required Skills:  

Must-Have:

  • Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudFront, WAF, API Gateway, etc.)

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools – GitLab, Git

  • Experience with Terraform and AWS CDK (Infrastructure as Code)

  • Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Ruby)

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Familiarity with security and quality tools (Snyk, SonarQube)

Good-to-Have:

  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, Sumo Logic)

  • Exposure to automation/integration platforms like Workato

  • Knowledge of Backstage Developer Portal

  • AWS DevOps Engineer certification

Eligibility / Qualifications:  

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

  • Experience: 5–8 years of relevant DevOps experience

  • Certifications (Optional): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar

Other Details:  

  • Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days (Preferred)

  • Work Type: Full-time

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