DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Specialist

DevOps Engineer | Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Security & Monitoring

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of automated deployment, continuous integration, and cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will drive operational efficiency, ensure high availability, and support scalable and secure deployment pipelines across diverse projects. This role is critical in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the organization.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including deployment and management of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

  • Proven scripting skills with languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation and configuration tasks

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes

  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix administration and networking fundamentals

  • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or similar

• Preferred:

  • Experience with enterprise security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and secure pipelines

  • Knowledge of serverless computing and microservices architecture

  • Certification in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect)

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, automated deployment pipelines for diverse applications and infrastructure

• Manage cloud environments and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automation into the software development lifecycle and improve deployment processes

• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement solutions proactively

• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices for infrastructure, data, and application deployment

• Lead efforts in optimizing system performance, cost management, and disaster recovery strategies

• Provide technical mentorship and cultivate best practices within the DevOps community of practice

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Cloud Technologies:
  Required: AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud management and deployment
  Preferred: Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture experience

• Automation & Configuration Management:
  Required: Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar infrastructure as code tools
  Preferred: Ansible, SaltStack, Chef, or Puppet

• Containers & Orchestration:
  Required: Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift for containerization and container orchestration
  Preferred: Service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)

• Development Tools & Methodologies:
  Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven, Agile, Scrum, DevOps best practices

• Monitoring & Logging:
  Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, ELK Stack, or similar observability tools

• Security:
  Identity and access management, data encryption, compliance standards, network security

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Operations, or Infrastructure Engineering

• Proven experience implementing automated deployment pipelines and managing cloud environments at scale

• Strong background in scripting, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration in enterprise settings

• Demonstrated ability to improve system deployment processes, reliability, and security

• Experience with large-scale enterprise systems, financial services, or technology sectors is a plus

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous integration and deployment for multiple projects

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness

• Collaborate with development and security teams to implement secure and compliant operational practices

• Monitor infrastructure health, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues proactively

• Automate routine operational tasks, system provisioning, and incident responses

• Conduct periodic reviews of security policies, update deployment tools, and keep documentation current

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, or infrastructure management preferred

• Proven track record of delivering scalable, automated, and secure infrastructure projects in a complex environment

• Commitment to continuous learning around evolving cloud, automation, and security best practices

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on operational excellence

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Leadership qualities for mentoring team members and driving DevOps best practices

• Ability to adapt to new tools, technologies, and evolving organizational priorities

• Strategic thinking regarding operational efficiency and system resilience

• Time management skills to handle multiple projects and deliver within tight deadlines

S​YNECHRON’S 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 applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Experience Level

Senior Level