Job Title: Software Engineer
Experience- 2–5 years
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + Azure cloud). This role focuses on building, operating, and debugging production-grade platforms using GitHub Actions, Azure-native services, and Kubernetes (AKS). You will play a key role in ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across cloud and on-prem environments.
Hybrid Infrastructure (Must Have)
Own and operate hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premise data centers and Azure cloud
Ensure workload portability, reliability, and performance across hybrid environments
Manage OS, compute, storage, and networking layers in both on-prem and cloud setups
Automate build, deployment, rollback, and infrastructure provisioning
Integrate infrastructure validation, security scans, and deployment gates
Azure Cloud & Platform Engineering

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Virtual Machines & VM Scale Sets
Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs), NSGs, Load Balancers
Azure Storage Accounts
Kubernetes & Container Platform

Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
Debug pod, node, networking, and cluster-level issues
Data & Platform Components

Operate and support PostgreSQL databases (availability, backups, performance)
Ensure secure access and networking for data platforms
Collaborate with data and analytics teams for stable operations
AI-Driven DevOps (Added Advantage)

Use AI tools to accelerate troubleshooting, log analysis, and automation
Apply AI-assisted scripting for IaC, CI/CD, and operational workflows
2–5 years of hands-on DevOps / Infrastructure experience
Mandatory experience in hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + Azure)
Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions
Solid understanding of Linux, networking, and system administration
Hands-on experience managing AKS in production
Azure & Cloud

Strong experience with Azure core services:
Azure Key Vault, Storage Accounts
Understanding of Azure identity, networking, and security models




Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell
Ownership of mission-critical hybrid infrastructure
Exposure to modern Azure, Kubernetes, and data platforms
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Flexible working environment
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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