Junior DevOps Engineer

Job ID

112026/01

Work Experience

0 - 2 years

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Kochi, India

Base Salary

As per company standards

Job Description

Netstratum is looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer to join our DevOps team and learn how modern software is built, deployed and run at scale. You will work alongside experienced engineers and support our development and operations teams with Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms and monitoring tools. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong foundation in Linux and networking, an interest in cloud and automation, and the eagerness to learn hands-on in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing technology solutions that enable the business.

Support the development of software tools and automation for DevOps responsibilities and CI/CD product integration.

Collaborate with teams in an Agile development cycle.

Assist in automating infrastructure deployment, configuration, and system administration using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and other automation tools.

Help build, manage, and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.

Support the maintenance of CI/CD and GitOps workflows using Jenkins, Argo CD, Git, and GitHub.

Support cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments, including virtual machines, VPC/VNet, storage, and access management.

Monitor infrastructure availability, performance, and capacity using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.

Help configure, maintain, and upgrade server and Linux-based infrastructure.

Assist in identifying security vulnerabilities and applying appropriate updates and fixes.

Troubleshoot issues across development, staging, and production environments and take part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Support production operations, including Incident Management and issue resolution, under the guidance of senior engineers.

Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and runbooks.

Continuously learn new tools and technologies and suggest improvements to existing systems.

Desired Skills

Basic knowledge of cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS, with exposure to virtual machines, VPC/VNet, and storage services

Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with CI/CD and version control, including Jenkins, Git, and GitHub

Awareness of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using Terraform and Ansible is an added advantage

Exposure to monitoring tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix is an added advantage

Good knowledge of Linux operating systems and commonly used commands

Basic scripting and programming skills using Bash/Shell and Python; knowledge of Java is an added advantage

Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing, Subnetting, NAT, Firewalls, and Load Balancing

Exposure to virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM is an added advantage

Certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), RHCSA, or CCNA are an added advantage

Academic projects or internships in DevOps, cloud, or system administration are an added advantage

Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ability to collaborate effectively with development, operations, and other technical teams