DevOps Engineer | Cloud, Automation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to lead and support the deployment automation and management of scalable software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline development pipelines enhance system reliability and facilitate continuous integration and delivery in a cloud and open-source environment. The engineers efforts directly contribute to the firms ability to deliver innovative and reliable technology solutions efficiently and securely.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP (minimum 5 years).

  • Hands-on knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools including Docker Kubernetes or similar.

  • Extensive experience with open-source configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible Puppet Chef or Terraform.

  • Proficiency in scripting and programming with languages such as Bash Python or Groovy.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins GitLab CI Bamboo or similar.

  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle testing methodologies and deployment best practices.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks and tools such as CloudFormation ARM templates or Terraform.

  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus Grafana ELK stack or Splunk.

  • Expertise in security best practices related to cloud and automation.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain scalable and reliable DevOps solutions supporting both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning deployment and configuration management to streamline software delivery processes.

• Collaborate with development teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines ensuring fast reliable and secure releases.

• Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and implement improvements proactively to maximize uptime and efficiency.

• Perform security reviews and implement best practices to safeguard cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

• Develop and maintain documentation of architecture processes and operational procedures.

• Keep abreast of emerging DevOps tools cloud features and security standards sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Required):

• Bash Python or Groovy (minimum 3 years hands-on scripting and automation experience).

Cloud Technologies (Required):

• AWS Azure or GCP (experience with at least 2 cloud providers recommended).

Containerization & Orchestration (Required):

• Docker Kubernetes (experience with deploying scaling and managing containerized applications).

Configuration Management & Automation (Required):

• Terraform Ansible Puppet or Chef.

CI/CD Tools (Required):

• Jenkins GitLab CI Bamboo or equivalent.

Monitoring & Logging (Preferred):

• Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Splunk.

Development & Operations Tools (Preferred):

• Version control: Git Bitbucket; artifact repositories: Nexus Artifactory.

Security & Compliance (Essential):

• Cloud security best practices identity and access management encryption standards.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in software development and DevOps engineering roles with broad technology exposure.

• Demonstrated experience with cloud migration automation and container orchestration.

• Proven track record working with open-source tools and managing complex infrastructure environments.

• Experience supporting continuous integration/delivery pipelines in agile settings.

• Industry experience across finance technology or enterprise services preferred but not mandatory.

• Alternative pathways include extensive experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on automation and cloud deployment.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to understand application requirements and define deployment strategies.

• Develop test and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code configurations and automation scripts.

• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable delivery cycles.

• Monitor platform health respond to incidents and implement preventive measures to ensure system stability.

• Conduct security assessments in cloud and automation environments applying necessary controls.

• Participate in architecture discussions review design proposals and enforce best practices.

• Document system configurations deployment processes and operational procedures.

• Keep current with evolving cloud automation and security technologies recommending improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in software development cloud and infrastructure automation.

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Expert Google Professional Cloud Engineer or DevOps-related credentials are advantageous.

Professional Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking with a focus on automation and system reliability.

• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder interaction.

• Strong team collaboration adapting to evolving project requirements.

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated learner with a passion for exploring new technologies.

• Commitment to high-quality standards and operational security.

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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