Devops Engineer

Job Description

. We are seeking an experienced DevOps & Automation Lead to drive the design, implementation, and operationalization of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation solutions.

. The successful candidate will lead the development of automation frameworks, manage DevOps platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead the design, implementation, and management of DevOps and automation solutions across non-production and production environments.

. Manage the setup, configuration, and administration of automation platforms including Ansible, Terraform, Chef, and GitLab.

. Gather automation requirements from operations teams and guide DevOps Engineers in developing automation playbooks following coding standards and best practices.

. Develop, maintain, and deploy Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes.

. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated application and infrastructure deployments.

. Perform code versioning, automated testing, and release management for automation solutions.

. Manage automation deployments, migrations, and platform operations while ensuring SLA compliance.

. Integrate automation solutions with ITSM and other enterprise tools where applicable.

. Support pre-sales activities by designing automation and DevOps solutions for customers.

. Mentor and lead DevOps Engineers, promoting automation best practices and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

. Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

. Minimum 6+ years of experience in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevOps, or automation engineering.

. Strong hands-on experience with: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines

. Experience developing automation using: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Groovy, JavaScript, Ruby (Chef)

. Experience with code versioning and automated testing.

Technical Skills

. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.

. Experience with cloud-based DevOps environments is an advantage.

. Strong Linux, Unix, and Windows administration skills.

. Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and MySQL.

. Knowledge of source code management and version control systems.

. Familiarity with RPA playbook development is an added advantage.

. Understanding of ITSM integrations and enterprise automation workflows.

Preferred Attributes

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

. Passion for automation and continuous process improvement.

. Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), networking, and infrastructure management.

. Self-motivated with strong ownership and attention to detail.

. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.