We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in a technical lead role. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the smooth integration and deployment of software applications. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will gather requirements, design and implement solutions, optimize system performance, and establish security best practices. Additionally, you will mentor and guide the team technically, with a strong focus on enhancing quality and driving optimizations.
Key Responsibilities:
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CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate code testing, integration, and deployment processes.
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible to ensure consistent and reproducible environments.
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Cloud Management: Deploy, manage, and monitor applications in cloud environments such as AWS, optimizing for cost, performance, and security.
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Automation and Scripting: Automate routine and repetitive tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
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Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ) to ensure system health and quickly identify and resolve issues.
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Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize application performance, and support release management.
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Security Compliance: Implement security best practices in the DevOps process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
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Containerization and Orchestration: Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and reliability in production environments.
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Mentoring : Mentor a team of DevOps professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
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Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our DevOps practices.
Qualifications and Skills
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Experience: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer for 5+ years, with a lead role for atleast 1+years.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in CI/CD and version control tools (GitHub, Github Actions, git), cloud platforms (AWS), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
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Programming and Scripting: Strong experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
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Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
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Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
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Process: Implement branching strategies and code review processes to enhance code quality and collaboration.
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Monitoring and Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk.
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System and networking: Familiarity with system administration tasks, including managing Linux and Windows servers, configuring network services, and ensuring system security and performance optimization.
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Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
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Certifications: Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, DevOps tools, or related technologies are a plus.
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Security Compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
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