DevOps Engineer (Docker and Kubernetes certified)

This is a remote position.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with 5-8 years of experience and Docker & Kubernetes certification to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to support high-availability applications. You will play a key role in enhancing system reliability, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
  

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.
  

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
  

• Optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for performance, cost, and security.
  

• Implement security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.
  

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters using Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators.
  

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management scripts.
  

• Perform regular system updates, patching, and backups to ensure system integrity.
  

• Lead DevOps initiatives and mentor junior team members on best practices and new technologies.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
  

• Docker Certified Associate (DCA) and/or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) required.
  

• Strong experience in Kubernetes (K8s) deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
  

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
  

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  

• Knowledge of networking concepts, DNS, load balancing, and security best practices.
  

• Strong understanding of GitOps principles and tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
  

• Experience working with logging and monitoring tools (Prometheus, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
  

• Solid understanding of Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  

• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, Consul).
  

• Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, etc.).
  

• Exposure to GitOps workflows and Kubernetes operators.
  

• Prior experience working in a DevSecOps environment.