Senior DevOps & Linux Engineer

About the Job

SENIOR DEVOPS & LINUX ENGINEER

Experience : 7+ years

Notice : Only Immediate Joiners

Location : Remote (India)

Detailed Job Description:

We are seeking a DevOps & Linux Systems Engineer to join our engineering team and help manage the deployment lifecycle of a cutting-edge microservices platform, modern frontend technologies, and robust backend APIs.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of our infrastructure, with a focus on automation, observability, and DevOps best practices.

What we Offer

A dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities to work on innovative, high-impact projects

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage Kubernetes Helm charts and CI/CD pipelines for secure, scalable rollouts.

Maintain and troubleshoot Docker Swarm deployments, ensuring stability and planning smooth transitions to Kubernetes.

Operate and secure Linux-based infrastructure, optimizing performance, availability, and compliance.

Build observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack.

Manage MongoDB, PostgreSQL, redis, rabbitmq and object storage platforms (S3, MinIO).

Configure and support networking, Ingress controllers, and service mesh as needed.

Automate provisioning with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (Bash, Python, Go).

Lead efforts in platform hardening, documentation, and long-term maintainability.

Serve as the Level 3 escalation point for production issues in client environments, particularly Docker Swarm setups.

Collaborate with Product and QA on release readiness, load testing, and HA strategies.

Proactively identify technical gaps in existing solution designs, conduct research and development to propose improvements, and take the lead in executing and implementing the recommended solutions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Required Experience: 45 years in DevOps, Linux systems administration, and Kubernetes. OpenShift is a plus.

Fundamental understanding and experience in Docker ( Docker Swarm ) and Kubernetes container orchestration

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Ansible, bash)

Solid understanding of microservices architecture and best deployment practices

Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or Go)

Hands-on experience with MongoDB, Postgres, Redis, RabbitMQ

Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers)

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform, mainly for air-gapped environments

Working experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Security-focused mindset: patch management, OS hardening, and compliance. Maintain a strong security focus, including OS hardening, patch management, and compliance adherence. Continuous Vulnerability and Security Threat (CVST) monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation are also crucial components of this security strategy.

Self-Driven mindset, with a sense of ownership, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of the latest best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with WebRTC, WebSockets, and real-time media flow

Understanding of web application deployment patterns (frontend-backend interactions)

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification

Cloud DevOps certification (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus