Expert DevOps Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Expert DevOps Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Expert DevOps Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and vision for the DevOps team, defining and implementing best practices for infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap, aligning with overall business goals
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Continuously evaluate and improve DevOps processes, driving automation, efficiency, and agility within the software delivery lifecycle
• Maintain a deep understanding of Azure services, IaC tools, and DevOps methodologies to solve complex technical challenges
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders, including developers, senior management, and clients
• Identify and address technical debt within the infrastructure, proactively implementing solutions for long-term maintainability and scalability

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience with a proven track record of success
• 7+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant leadership experience
• Proven experience in designing, architecting, and implementing large-scale, secure, and reliable Azure solutions
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing DevOps teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant Azure certifications are highly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Strong strategic and business acumen

Desirable:

• Cloud: Unmatched expertise in Azure services, best practices, and architectural patterns
• IaC Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or other IaC tools with the ability to design and manage complex infrastructure as code templates
• Scripting and Programming Expertise: Strong scripting skills (Powershell, Bash) and proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go) for building robust automation solutions
• Security Champion: Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, security automation, compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO), and incident response strategies
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership skills, fostering a positive team environment, inspiring innovation, and effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Multi-Cloud: Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Personal skills
• will be provided by HR

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.