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.

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