Senior DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes, GitOps, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Automation)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to lead and enhance modern infrastructure automation and deployment practices. This role is critical in ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable development operations. The successful candidate will develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, and oversee observability initiatives, while mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices in DevOps.
Must have:
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning.
  • Optimize Kubernetes workloads.
  • Develop automation scripts.
  • Implement observability strategies.
  • Enforce DevOps security best practices.
  • Mentor junior DevOps engineers.
  • Collaborate across teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead automation and deployment strategies.
  • Hands-on Kubernetes experience.
  • Knowledge of cloud security standards.
Good to have:
  • Cloud platform management (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Helm package manager for Kubernetes
  • Chef
  • Puppet
  • Familiarity with managed databases or data stores
  • Security best practices in DevOps
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Compliance automation
  • Secret management

Job Details

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to lead and enhance our modern infrastructure automation and deployment practices. This role is critical in ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable development operations across the organization. The successful candidate will develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, and oversee observability initiatives, all while mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices in DevOps.

Software Requirements

Required:

  • Git, GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD) – experience with version control and automated deployment workflows
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform (version 0.12+) and Ansible (latest recommended)
  • Container orchestration and management: Kubernetes (latest stable version)
  • Scripting languages: Python, Bash, and JavaScript for automation tasks
  • Monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
  • Security and compliance tools for vulnerability scanning and governance

Preferred:

  • Cloud platform management (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Helm package manager for Kubernetes
  • Other automation and configuration tools (Chef, Puppet)

Overall Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps practices with Flux, ArgoCD, or similar tools
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management leveraging Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
  • Optimize Kubernetes workloads for availability, performance, and scalability
  • Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or JavaScript to support operational workflows
  • Lead the implementation of observability strategies utilizing Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and OpenTelemetry to ensure system transparency and performance monitoring
  • Enforce security best practices within DevOps workflows, including vulnerability assessments and compliance automation
  • Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, contributing to team skills development and best practice documentation
  • Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to streamline deployment pipelines and infrastructure processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, efficiency, and security of infrastructure operations

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

  • Python, Bash, JavaScript (for scripting automation and integrations)

Databases/Data Management:

  • Not primary focus; familiarity with managed databases or data stores is advantageous but not mandatory

Cloud Technologies:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including deployment and resource management

Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Helm for managing Kubernetes packages (preferred)

Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent experience)
  • GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Monitoring and observability frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry)

Security Protocols (Preferred):

  • Security best practices in DevOps, vulnerability scanning, compliance automation, secret management

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles
  • Proven experience leading automation and deployment strategies in a cloud-native environment
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container management, and orchestration
  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitOps practices
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior team members
  • Knowledge of security standards and practices in cloud and container environments

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable software delivery
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and upgrades using IaC tools
  • Manage and optimize Kubernetes workloads for high availability and performance
  • Build, test, and deploy automation scripts using Python, Bash, or JavaScript
  • Implement, maintain, and improve observability systems and dashboards
  • Perform security audits and integrate vulnerability scanning within pipelines
  • Conduct code reviews and share best practices with team members
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teams during project planning and deployment phases
  • Maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or equivalent preferred
  • Continuous learning in DevOps, cloud platforms, and security practices

Professional Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and efficiency
  • Leadership capabilities to mentor, guide, and motivate team members
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively work across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
  • Adaptability to evolving technology landscapes and fast-paced environments
  • Innovative mindset with proactive approach to continuous improvement
  • Strong organizational skills for managing complex workflows and documentation

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About The Company

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies spanend-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in ourFinLabswe develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.Over the last20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of14,500+,and has58offices in 21 countrieswithin key global markets.For more information on the company, please visit ourwebsiteorLinkedIncommunity.

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