About The Company
Rakuten is a global leader in internet services, renowned for its innovative approach to e-commerce, digital content, communications, and financial services. Established with a vision to empower individuals and businesses through cutting-edge technology, Rakuten has built a diverse ecosystem that spans across multiple industries and markets worldwide. Our commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions has positioned us as a trusted brand and a pioneer in digital transformation. With a strong emphasis on leveraging AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, Rakuten continuously strives to enhance its services and deliver exceptional value to millions of users globally.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team at Rakuten India. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and a strong background in automating, managing, and scaling infrastructure and deployment pipelines. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our DevOps processes to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications and services. You will also contribute to leveraging AI/ML capabilities to enhance operational intelligence and automation within our DevOps practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Certification in any of these platforms is advantageous.
- Strong experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar technologies.
- Exposure to or interest in AIOps platforms or tools for log analytics and anomaly detection, such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Datadog's AI features.
- Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and integration with AI/ML tools is highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automating the deployment, testing, and monitoring of applications and microservices.
- Collaborate with software development teams to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration of new features.
- Implement best practices for infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Contribute to the implementation and optimization of AIOps solutions for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent incident management.
- Implement security best practices and compliance standards across the infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
- Research and experiment with AI/ML techniques to automate operational tasks, optimize resource allocation, and improve system resilience.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the DevOps team.
- Work with data scientists or ML engineers to integrate AI models into operational workflows for automated insights and decision-making.
Benefits
At Rakuten, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary packages, health insurance, and wellness programs. We offer opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and participation in cutting-edge projects. Our flexible work arrangements and collaborative culture ensure a balanced work-life experience. Additionally, employees have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our global mission of technological innovation.
Equal Opportunity
Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
