Expert DevOps Engineer in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Expert DevOps Engineer based in India (Remote).

The Expert DevOps Engineer will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. This role focuses on designing secure, scalable, and reliable Azure environments while driving automation and optimizing software delivery processes. You will lead the development of advanced CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code solutions, and cloud security practices. Working closely with engineering and product teams, you will help shape infrastructure strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth. The position also involves mentoring a high-performing DevOps team, promoting continuous improvement, and addressing complex technical challenges. It offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards and deliver impactful cloud solutions in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

• Define and implement the technical vision and strategy for the DevOps function, establishing best practices for infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop cloud infrastructure strategies and roadmaps aligned with broader business objectives.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing DevOps team, fostering collaboration, innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

• Continuously assess and improve DevOps processes to increase automation, operational efficiency, agility, and reliability throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

• Apply advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, infrastructure-as-code tools, and DevOps methodologies to solve complex technical challenges.

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated CI/CD pipelines that support reliable and efficient software delivery.

• Identify infrastructure technical debt and proactively implement solutions that improve long-term maintainability, scalability, and performance.

• Promote cloud security best practices and ensure infrastructure solutions meet relevant compliance and operational requirements.

• Communicate technical strategies, architecture decisions, and complex concepts effectively to developers, senior management, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with a demonstrated track record of success.

• At least 7 years of experience in DevOps engineering, including significant technical and team leadership responsibilities.

• Proven expertise in designing, architecting, and implementing large-scale, secure, and reliable Microsoft Azure solutions.

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex CI/CD pipelines.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor high-performing DevOps teams.

• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with the ability to align technical decisions with organizational goals.

• Preferred: Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of Azure services, cloud architecture principles, best practices, and architectural patterns.

• Preferred: Strong infrastructure-as-code expertise using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools, including the design and management of complex infrastructure templates.

• Preferred: Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell and Bash, alongside proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go for developing automation solutions.

• Preferred: Deep understanding of cloud security practices, security automation, compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO, and incident response strategies.

• Preferred: Experience with additional cloud platforms, including AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Preferred: A strong leadership approach that encourages innovation, supports team development, and enables effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

• Fully remote work arrangement in India.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale projects with global impact.

• Collaborative and supportive professional environment with an open-door culture.

• Continuous learning opportunities through internal meetups, conferences, and workshops.

• Access to Udemy learning resources and language courses.

• Company-sponsored professional certifications.

• Internal mobility opportunities and exposure to different technical domains and emerging technologies.

• Company-paid medical insurance.

• Mental health support.

• Financial and legal consultation services.