DevOps Engineer with Cloud Infrastructure and Automation Expertise

DevOps Engineer with Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, and Monitoring Expertise

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting infrastructure solutions that enable seamless application deployment and system stability. Your work will directly contribute to the organization’s ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure technology solutions that meet business needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Software Requirements

Required Software Skills:

• Cloud platforms: Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (basic understanding)

• Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux (RHEL, CentOS)

• Scripting: Unix Shell Scripting, SQL

• Messaging Middleware: IBM MQ, Kafka, Solace (preferred but not mandatory)

• Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar

Preferred Software Skills:

• Configuration management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef

• Automation tools: Terraform, Jenkins

• Version control: Git

Overall Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

• Manage the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects from planning to deployment.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to prioritize and resolve bugs, support tooling, and ensure smooth integration.

• Implement and oversee release and deployment processes, including post-release checks.

• Troubleshoot incidents, investigate system behaviors, and drive resolutions.

• Utilize monitoring tools to track system health and respond promptly to critical alerts.

• Maintain and update technical support documentation.

• Participate actively in stability, efficiency, and effectiveness improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with change management standards and procedures.

• Drive continuous improvements in infrastructure automation and system reliability.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Required: Shell scripting, SQL

• Preferred: Python, Bash

Databases/Data Management:

• Basic knowledge of SQL queries

Cloud Technologies:

• Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment (preferred)

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Not specifically required, but familiarity with automation and orchestration frameworks is advantageous

Development Tools and Methodologies:

• CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), Agile practices

Security Protocols:

• Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure management

Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional experience in development, infrastructure support, or equivalent technical roles

• Proven experience with infrastructure implementation, release management, incident, and change management

• Hands-on experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

• Experience collaborating with development teams to support application stability and deployment

Day-to-Day Activities

• Executing automation scripts and deployment processes

• Monitoring system performance and resolving alerts

• Participating in daily stand-ups and planning meetings

• Supporting application releases and infrastructure updates

• Documenting technical configurations and incident resolutions

• Engaging with cross-functional teams for incident management and incident resolution

• Conducting post-release reviews and continuous system improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience accepted

• Certifications such as AWS, Azure, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are advantageous

• Ongoing professional development in DevOps practices and cloud technologies

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills

• Adaptability to evolving technology landscapes

• Initiative and proactive approach to system stability

• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks

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