Senior DevOps Engineer in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer based in India.

Join a global engineering team responsible for building and optimizing the infrastructure that powers reliable software delivery. In this role, you will design, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and deployment workflows. You will play a key role in improving release reliability, accelerating delivery cycles, and reducing manual operational tasks. Working closely with development and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams, you will help maintain resilient and secure engineering platforms. You will also contribute to infrastructure automation, configuration management, and data center operations. As the primary DevOps contact during India business hours, you will ensure smooth troubleshooting and effective handovers to international teams. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and improving systems at scale.

• Design, build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, build automation systems, release processes, and deployment workflows to improve software delivery.

• Participate in team planning, daily collaboration, technical discussions, and roadmap execution to deliver DevOps projects and platform improvements.

• Act as the primary DevOps support contact during India business hours, diagnosing and resolving pipeline failures, deployment issues, and workflow disruptions.

• Collaborate with globally distributed development and SRE teams, ensuring clear communication, efficient troubleshooting, and reliable handovers to US-based colleagues.

• Automate repetitive operational processes and improve the speed, reliability, visibility, and consistency of build and deployment systems.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and standardized procedures.

• Contribute to infrastructure as code, configuration management, and the continuous improvement of DevOps tooling and platforms.

• Maintain and support data center infrastructure using tools such as NetBox and Foreman, as well as Mellanox switching technologies.

• Strengthen platform and codebase security through software hardening, secure credential management, and the implementation of appropriate security practices.

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, build and release engineering, or a related infrastructure engineering role.

• Strong practical experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent solutions.

• Experience working with at least one major public cloud platform, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.

• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.

• Experience with source control systems and collaborative development workflows using Git, GitLab, Perforce, and Gerrit.

• Practical knowledge of infrastructure as code and configuration management tools, including Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.

• Familiarity with orchestration and automation platforms such as StackStorm, Argo CD, or Flux CD.

• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, alongside strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.

• A solid understanding of production release cycles, pipeline testing, software quality practices, and deployment reliability.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams and time zones.

• The ability to work independently, prioritize competing technical issues, and take ownership of operational challenges.

Additional qualifications that would be advantageous:

• Experience developing automation tools and infrastructure solutions using Go.

• A proven track record of improving CI/CD reliability, shortening build and deployment times, and eliminating manual processes.

• Hands-on experience with NetBox, Foreman, and Mellanox switches in data center environments.

• Experience implementing software hardening, security controls, and secure credential management.

• Demonstrated success creating clear operational documentation and improving incident response and handover procedures across global teams.

• Remote work: Work remotely from India in a globally distributed engineering environment.

• Career development: Contribute to advanced engineering infrastructure and gain exposure to complex DevOps and software delivery challenges.

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced engineers, SRE specialists, and development teams across international locations.

• Technical ownership: Help shape automation strategies, improve infrastructure reliability, and contribute to the evolution of DevOps platforms.

• Innovation-driven environment: Participate in engineering initiatives focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and modern infrastructure practices.

• Competitive employment package: Compensation and benefits are subject to the partner company's policies and applicable employment terms. Specific salary, healthcare, retirement, and other benefits were not detailed in the original job description.