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Kubernetes Technical Lead - Azure DevOps

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In short

We are looking for a skilled Cloud & DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and automate scalable cloud infrastructure. The role requires expertise in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Kubernetes, and Python scripting, focusing on security, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions to support automated application deployment.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications using Kubernetes and related cloud-native technologies.
  • Manage cloud identity, authentication, and access controls using Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and industry-standard security protocols.
  • Ensure cloud environments adhere to best practices for networking, security, governance, and platform architecture.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools using Python and other scripting languages to streamline operational processes.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex production incidents while minimizing business impact and downtime.
  • Collaborate with development, platform, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure optimization for business-critical workloads.
  • Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity initiatives across cloud environments.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms, including Databricks and Lakehouse architectures, where applicable.
  • Assist in building and maintaining event-driven architectures and cloud-based data pipelines.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational, security, and regulatory requirements in enterprise environments.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and cloud architecture standards.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform efficiency and reliability.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and platform administration.
  • Proven experience in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, and automation using tools such as GitHub Actions.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications using Kubernetes and related cloud-native technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
  • Solid understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, governance, and platform design principles.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Strong Python scripting and automation skills for infrastructure management and operational tasks.
  • Experience managing and resolving complex production incidents, root cause analysis, and platform reliability improvements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks and Lakehouse Architecture.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and cloud-based data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory standards in enterprise environments.
  • Exposure to analytics, financial services, or trading platforms supporting business-critical workloads.
  • Experience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and operational excellence practices.
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification is preferred.
#Cloud Engineering#DevOps#Azure#Kubernetes#CI/CD#Terraform#Ansible#Python#GitHub Actions#Entra ID#Prometheus#Grafana#Databricks#Event-Driven Architectures#Site Reliability Engineering
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Company

HCLTech

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Bengaluru, India

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