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

Monitoring & Reliability

• 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

Developer Productivity

• 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

Learning & Collaboration

• 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

Security & Compliance

• Implement security controls and access management in cloud environments
• Manage secrets and credentials using secure vaulting solutions
• Ensure compliance with banking security and regulatory requirements
• Participate in security audits and implement remediation measures

Requirements:

Technical Skills

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

Experience & Education

• 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

Professional Qualities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)