Lead DevOps Engineer - Docker/Kubernetes (7-9 yrs)

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes infrastructure design and implementation. This role requires an individual who can architect, build, and manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters from the ground up. The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead infrastructure modernization initiatives and work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies.

Initial Setup Phase : First 2-3 months will be based in Mumbai for project initiation and stakeholder alignment, followed by relocation to our Bangalore CoffeeBeans office for ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Infrastructure Design & Implementation :

- Design and architect enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters across multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

- Build production-ready Kubernetes infrastructure with high availability, scalability, and security best practices

- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Helm charts, and GitOps methodologies

- Set up monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for Kubernetes workloads

- Design disaster recovery and backup strategies for containerized applications

Leadership & Team Management :

- Lead a team of 3 - 4 DevOps engineers and provide technical mentorship

- Drive best practices for containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native development

- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment strategies

- Conduct technical reviews and ensure code quality standards across infrastructure components

- Facilitate knowledge transfer and create comprehensive documentation

Operational Excellence :

- Manage CI/CD pipelines integrated with Kubernetes deployments

- Implement security policies including RBAC, network policies, and container security scanning

- Optimize cluster performance and resource utilization

- Automate routine operations and reduce manual intervention

- Ensure 99.9% uptime for production Kubernetes workloads

Strategic Planning :

- Define infrastructure roadmap aligned with business objectives

- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for container orchestration

- Capacity planning and cost optimization for cloud infrastructure

- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for production environments

Must-Have Technical Skills :

- Core Kubernetes Expertise

- 6+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments

- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components (etcd, API server, scheduler, kubelet)

- Expertise in Kubernetes networking (CNI, Ingress controllers, Service mesh)

- Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes storage (CSI, Persistent Volumes, StorageClasses)

- Experience with Kubernetes operators and custom resource definitions (CRDs)

Infrastructure as Code :

- Terraform - Advanced proficiency for infrastructure provisioning

- Helm - Creating and managing complex Helm charts

- Ansible/Chef/Puppet - Configuration management experience

- GitOps workflows - ArgoCD, Flux, or similar tools

Cloud Platforms :

Multi-cloud experience with at least 2 major cloud providers :

- AWS : EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation

- Azure : AKS, Virtual Networks, Azure Resource Manager

- GCP : GKE, Compute Engine, VPC, Deployment Manager

CI/CD & DevOps Tools :

- Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions

- Docker - Advanced containerization and optimization techniques

- Container registries - Docker Hub, ECR, ACR, GCR management

- Version control - Git workflows and branching strategies

Monitoring & Observability :

- Prometheus & Grafana - Metrics collection and visualization

- ELK Stack / EFK - Centralized logging solutions

- Jaeger/Zipkin - Distributed tracing implementation

- AlertManager - Intelligent alerting and incident management

Good-to-Have Skills :

- Advanced Technologies

- Service Mesh experience (Istio, Linkerd, Consul Connect)

- Serverless platforms (Knative, OpenFaaS, AWS Lambda)

- Database operations in Kubernetes (PostgreSQL, MongoDB operators)

- Machine Learning pipelines on Kubernetes (Kubeflow, MLflow)

Security & Compliance :

- Container security tools (Twistlock, Aqua Security, Falco)

- Policy management (Open Policy Agent, Gatekeeper)

- Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR)

- Certificate management (cert-manager, Let's Encrypt)-

- Programming & Scripting

- Python/Go - For automation and tooling development

- Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell) - Advanced automation

- YAML/JSON - Configuration management expertise

Required Qualifications :

Education :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Relevant certifications preferred :

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

- Cloud provider certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Experience :

- 6 - 7 years of DevOps/Infrastructure engineering experience

- 4+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production

- 2+ years in a lead/senior role managing infrastructure teams

- Experience with large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture