Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our innovative technology team. This role is designed to bridge development operations and architecture enabling seamless deployment automation and monitoring across multiple technology platforms including mobile cloud IoT and blockchain. The DevOps Engineer will facilitate continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) optimize system performance and support cross-functional teams in implementing scalable and secure solutions contributing directly to business agility and efficiency.
Software Requirements
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Bash PowerShell or Python
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or Google Cloud) administrative and deployment experience
- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab CI CircleCI)
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git GitHub Bitbucket)
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform CloudFormation)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack)
- Exposure to blockchain IoT or mobile platform integrations
- Familiarity with security best practices in DevOps
Overall Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to understand technical requirements and design scalable reliable deployment solutions.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts build and deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code for cloud and on-premises environments.
- Create and update technical documentation including deployment architecture runbooks and operational procedures.
- Conduct code and configuration reviews to ensure quality security and efficiency of deployment artifacts.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to deployment performance and security.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies recommending integrations or improvements to existing systems.
- Provide technical support and guidance to development and operations teams throughout the software lifecycle.
Performance Outcomes & Expectations:
- Smooth automated deployment pipelines with minimal downtime
- Enhanced system reliability scalability and security
- Clear comprehensive documentation supporting operational tasks
- Active contribution to continuous improvement initiatives
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages:
- Essential: Python Bash or PowerShell scripting
- Preferred: Java or other scripting languages for automation
Databases/Data Management:
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL MongoDB) preferred but not mandatory
Cloud Technologies:
- AWS Azure or Google Cloud fundamentals and deployment experience essential
- Cloud security best practices preferred
Frameworks and Libraries:
- Not directly applicable; focus on automation and deployment tools
Development Tools and Methodologies:
- CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitLab CI CircleCI) essential
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform CloudFormation) essential
- Agile Scrum methodologies required
Security Protocols:
- Implementing security in CI/CD workflows and cloud environments preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years in DevOps cloud engineering or system automation roles
- Proven experience in deploying and maintaining solutions within cloud platforms and containerized environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage infrastructure as code and automate deployment processes
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in agile settings
- Familiarity with blockchain IoT or mobile technology platforms is a plus
Day-to-Day Activities
- Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions with cross-functional teams
- Design implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid deployment cycles
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using IaC tools
- Monitor system performance implement improvements and handle incidents or outages
- Conduct code reviews optimize security and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Collaborate with testing teams to automate testing and deployment processes
- Stay aware of evolving technological trends and integrate relevant solutions into workflows
- Support ongoing operational tasks and technical troubleshooting as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline
- Relevant certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Azure DevOps Engineer or Terraform Associate are highly desirable
- Formal training in cloud platforms automation or security best practices (preferred)
Professional Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in team environments under pressure
- Skills in prioritization time management and managing multiple projects
- Adaptability to rapidly changing technology landscapes
- Continuous learning attitude and proactive approach to innovation
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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