Location: Chennai / Remote (India)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–6 Years

About the Role:
We are looking for a DevOps / Platform Engineer to help build and operate a secure, scalable IIoT platform across edge and cloud environments. This role is hands-on and focused on Kubernetes, automation, security, and reliability.

You will work on real-time data systems, infrastructure automation, and platform security while collaborating with development and data teams to deliver production-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (edge + cloud environments)
- Support secure IIoT platform design with a focus on scalability and reliability
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with basic security checks (SAST, container scanning, dependency checks)
- Assist in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementation (Terraform / Ansible or similar)
- Work with streaming systems like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or Apache Spark (setup, monitoring, basic security)
- Manage databases like ClickHouse and PostgreSQL (backups, performance tuning, access control)
- Implement monitoring and alerting using Grafana (metrics, logs, alerts)
- Support network security configurations (Kubernetes NetworkPolicies, API gateways, secure communication)
- Assist in implementing IAM, RBAC, and secrets management
- Help ensure secure communication (MQTT over TLS, certificate handling)
- Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability
- Collaborate with teams to improve deployment, monitoring, and security practices
- Use AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to improve productivity





Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 2–6 years of experience in DevOps / Cloud / Platform Engineering
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (basic to intermediate level)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Git-based workflows, automation)
- Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure and networking
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization
- Understanding of monitoring and logging concepts
- Exposure to scripting (Python / Shell / Node.js)
- Willingness to learn security best practices and real-time systems

Nice to Have:

- Exposure to IIoT / SCADA / industrial systems
- Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming platforms
- Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools
- Basic understanding of security concepts (TLS, authentication, RBAC)
- Experience with MQTT or edge device communication

What We’re Looking For:

- Strong learning mindset and hands-on approach
- Interest in working on real-world scalable systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve practical problems
- Willingness to work across infrastructure, security, and data systems

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹51,085.90 per month

Advantages:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Application Question(s):

- What is your experience with Kubernetes? (projects or production)
- Have you built or used CI/CD pipelines? Explain briefly
- What monitoring tools have you used (e.g., Grafana)?
- Do you have experience with Kafka or streaming systems?
- Describe a technical issue you debugged and how you solved it

Work Location: In person

📌 DevOps / Platform Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Aara Infosystems Private
📍 Chennai