We are looking for a skilled Associate Principal - Software Engineering with 11 to 15 years of experience, located in Hyderabad.

Roles and Responsibility

- Manage and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service AKS clusters, Azure Container Apps, and containerized workloads across environments.
- Perform troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues related to Kubernetes clusters, networking, ingress controllers, and scheduling.
- Implement and manage automation workflows through Terraform and other Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
- Oversee CI/CD pipeline execution and integration using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Lead and coordinate resolution during critical P1/P2 incidents, managing technical bridges and client communications.
- Ensure availability, scalability, and reliability across Kubernetes and cloud platforms while mentoring junior engineers.
- Design and implement monitoring, logging, and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Azure Monitor.
- Apply cloud-native security practices and implement RBAC, secrets management, and compliance configurations.
- Maintain and optimize resource utilization, autoscaling, and workload balancing within Kubernetes environments.
- Document all operational processes, technical designs, and issue resolutions.
- Mentor L1 and L2 teams on Kubernetes troubleshooting, CI/CD integration, and incident response.

Job Requirements

- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes infrastructure administration, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Good understanding of Azure Container Apps and other PaaS container orchestrations.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and configuration management automation tools.
- Independent knowledge of CI/CD pipeline management using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.




- Skilled in troubleshooting Kubernetes components such as pods, services, deployments, and ingress controllers.
- Expertise in Helm chart management and Kubernetes upgrades.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services like ACR, VNet integration, network policies, and managed identities.
- Knowledge of container registry management, image security scanning, and deployment best practices.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and integrations.
- Proven ability to lead troubleshooting and resolution during P1/P2 incidents with cross-team coordination.
- Understanding of ITIL-based operations, change, incident, and problem management.
- Robust documentation skills to maintain SOPs, architecture diagrams, and RCA reports.
- Clear and effective communication skills for client interactions, incident bridges, and stakeholder updates.
- Ability to lead P1/P2 incident calls under pressure ensuring transparency and structured resolution.
- Proactive and analytical mindset for identifying performance bottlenecks and process improvements.
- Team leadership and mentoring ability to guide L1/L2 engineers.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills for working with Cloud, Network, and DevOps teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) are preferred.
- Microsoft certifications like Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect are desirable.
- Terraform Associate certification or equivalent IaC experience is preferred.
- ITIL Foundation certification is an added advantage.

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📌 Associate Principal - Software Engineering (Telangana)
🏢 LTM
📍 Telangana