Lead DevOps Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Job Location: Bengaluru, India
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Description:
Lead DevOps Engineer in infrastructure Security management and services for cloud services - MDM, RDM, and other services or components that create the foundation of the core Product line. Platform Engineering is the first line of investigation and troubleshooting of the service reliability issues pertaining to DevOps including participating in a monthly on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
Define and drive strategic maturity goals for DevOps and developer experience, aligning with business objectives.
Lead automation efforts to enhance deployment, scalability, cost optimization, and system reliability.
Design and enforce zero-downtime maintenance strategies for multi-cloud environments.
Act as a technical SME for infrastructure security, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Optimize monitoring and logging using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Development, Security, and Operations teams to streamline DevOps workflows and improve system performance.
Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to advance DevOps capabilities.
Contribute to best practices and technical strategies, ensuring knowledge sharing and system integrity.
Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the TechOps team and across the organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering, with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation.
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Helm.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong coding and scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, ArgoCD, or GitHub Actions.
Deep understanding of infrastructure security best practices and zero-trust architecture.
Full-Stack Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across the entire stack, from the network layer through Kubernetes to the OS level.
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Process Improvement: Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement DevOps best practices.
Preferred:
Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
Knowledge of FinOps strategies for cloud cost management.
Familiarity with AI-driven operations and observability tools.
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Rashmi KH (Rashmi@maxonic.com/ (408) 400-2303) for more details.

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