Expert DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and vision for the DevOps team while defining infrastructure automation and CI/CD strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mentor staff and drive efficiency within the software delivery lifecycle.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 7 years of experience in a DevOps role with significant leadership background. Candidates must possess deep expertise in Azure services, IaC tools, and complex CI/CD pipeline management.

Skills

• Azure
• DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD
• Leadership
• Automation
• Cloud Security
• Terraform
• Bicep
• ARM
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Java
• Go

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Mental health support
• Financial consultations
• Legal consultations
• Udemy access
• Language courses
• Company-paid certifications

About this role

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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About Ciklum

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in London, England · founded 2002