Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Automation

Build and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure (or AWS/GCP) using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or ARM templates
Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment
Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/AKS
Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Configure and maintain development, staging, and production environments
Implement security best practices and automated security scanning in pipelines

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for applications and infrastructure
Respond to alerts and participate in on-call rotation for production support
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks
Maintain and improve system reliability, availability, and performance
Document runbooks and operational procedures for incident response
Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing

Support development teams with infrastructure needs and deployment issues
Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure services and tools
Build self-service tools and workflows that empower developers to be more productive
Help developers understand and work effectively with cloud infrastructure
Participate in code reviews for infrastructure changes

Learn from the Lead DevOps Engineer through pairing, code reviews, and mentorship
Stay current with DevOps tools, practices, and cloud services
Actively seek feedback on your work and incorporate it into future development
Participate in team technical discussions and planning sessions
Collaborate with development teams to understand their infrastructure needs
Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps practices and tools

Must demonstrate working proficiency in at least 3 of the following areas:

Cloud Platforms: Experience with Azure (preferred) or AWS/GCP, including core services like compute, storage, networking, and databases
CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with at least one CI/CD platform (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI)
Infrastructure as Code: Working knowledge of Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools
Containerization: Experience with Docker and basic understanding of Kubernetes or container orchestration
Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go)
Version Control: Strong Git skills including branching, merging, and pull request workflows
Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, Application Insights)
Linux/Unix: Comfortable working in Linux environments and command line

7+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, systems administration, or related infrastructure roles
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated ability to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Experience supporting production systems and participating in on-call rotations

Growth mindset - eager to learn new tools and technologies, comfortable receiving feedback
Automation-first mentality - always looking for opportunities to automate repetitive tasks
Strong troubleshooting skills - systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving issues
Detail-oriented - you care about reliability, security, and getting infrastructure right
Good communicator - you can explain technical infrastructure concepts to developers and stakeholders
Team player - you collaborate well and help others solve infrastructure problems
Self-motivated - you take initiative to learn and improve systems without constant direction
Reliable and responsible - comfortable with on-call duties and production support
Problem solver - you persist when facing challenging infrastructure issues

Previous experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries
Experience with Kubernetes in production environments
Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
Understanding of networking concepts (VPNs, load balancers, DNS, firewalls)
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Exposure to security scanning and compliance tools
Contributions to open source DevOps projects or active participation in DevOps communities
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)