Job Description
We are seeking a versatile DevOps Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our up-to-date web applications. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between code and production. Whether you come from a heavy infrastructure background or are a backend developer who has mastered CI/CD and containerization, we want your expertise. You will be responsible for managing build and release pipelines, architecting custom application environments, and championing a "DevOps culture" where developers have the tools they need to deploy with confidence.

Responsibilities:
• Pipeline Architecture: Design, build, and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Developer Experience (DevEx): Create and maintain tools that automate build, test, and deployment processes to make life easier for the engineering team.
• Environment Management: Manage Azure-hosted and Docker-based environments; ensure high availability and stability of our containerized .
NET and Node.js applications.
• Code-to-Cloud Collaboration: Work alongside the development team to define and document "standardized" environments, bridging the gap between local development and production.
• Troubleshooting & Performance: Resolve issues within the deployment lifecycle and optimize application performance within the Azure ecosystem.
• Security First: Implement and enforce security best practices (DevSecOps) throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Innovation: Continuously evaluate new tools (IaC, observability, serverless) to evolve our tech stack. Qualifications, skills & abilities

Qualifications:
• Background: Bachelor's/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Versatile

Experience:
Proven experience of minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience as as a DevOps Engineer, OR as a Backend Developer (specifically .




NET) with a strong secondary focus on automation and infrastructure.
• The Tech Stack: Strong knowledge of of .
NET (C#) and Node.js, combined with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Proficiency: Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services and web application architecture.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Methodology: A deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Soft

Skills:
Proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex infrastructure concepts to developers.
• Desired Skills
• Observability: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Application Insights, or ELK.
• Modern Version Control: Advanced Git skills (branching strategies, hooks, etc.).
• Agile Mindset: Comfort working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Certifications (Preferred or Highly Regarded)
• Microsoft Azure Certifications
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) (Strongly preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Cloud-Native & Containerization
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) (Linux Foundation/CNCF)
• Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
• Infrastructure as Code & DevSecOps
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or security-focused credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

We offer
competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic and inclusive work environment. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

📌 DevOps Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Jenoptik
📍 Bengaluru