Deployment engineer

Job Description: Dev Ops Engineer / Deployment Engineer About the Company: Ze Theta Algorithms Private Limited is a pioneering Fin Tech start-up developing innovative AI-powered educational tools for simulated financial training and learning. We're revolutionizing how students and fresh graduates gain practical experience in financial markets and technology through our comprehensive platform. About the Role: The Dev Ops Engineer will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Working closely with student interns and fresh graduates, you'll ensure smooth deployment of our Fin Tech platforms while establishing best practices for continuous integration and delivery. This is a hands-on role that combines technical expertise with mentorship opportunities. Understanding and experience of multiple tech stacks is essential. Key Responsibilities: CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or Git Lab CI Automate build, test, and deployment processes for multiple web applications and APIs Establish automated testing frameworks and code quality checks in deployment workflows Create deployment strategies including blue-green deployments and rolling updates Manage version control workflows and branching strategies for student development teams Set up automated rollback mechanisms for failed deployments Cloud Infrastructure & Optimization: Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) Optimize EC2 instances for cost-efficiency and performance (right-sizing, auto-scaling, spot instances) Configure and manage S3 buckets for static assets, backups, and data storage with lifecycle policies Set up and optimize AWS services: Cloud Front (CDN), Route 53 (DNS), ELB (Load Balancers) Implement AWS cost optimization strategies to minimize cloud spending while maintaining performance Monitor and optimize database performance on RDS and Mongo DB Atlas Configure VPC, security groups, and network architecture for secure deployments Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Pytest, Selenium) Set up code coverage tools and enforce quality gates Create integration and end-to-end testing environments Perform load testing and performance benchmarking using tools like Apache JMeter or k6 Debug deployment issues and work with development teams to resolve code problems Establish monitoring for test execution and deployment success rates Monitoring & Observability: Implement application and infrastructure monitoring using Cloud Watch, Datadog, or Prometheus Set up logging aggregation and analysis (ELK Stack, Cloud Watch Logs) Create dashboards for system health, performance metrics, and deployment tracking Establish alerting systems for critical issues and downtime Monitor application performance metrics (response times, error rates, throughput) Generate regular reports on system uptime, performance, and cost optimization Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure (IAM policies, encryption, secrets management) Set up SSL/TLS certificates and configurations Manage AWS Security Groups and Network ACLs Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments Ensure compliance with data protection standards for educational platforms Documentation & Mentorship: Create comprehensive documentation for deployment processes and infrastructure setup Document troubleshooting guides and runbooks for common issues Mentor student interns on Dev Ops practices and cloud technologies Conduct code reviews focused on deployability and cloud best practices Train team members on AWS services and deployment workflows Qualifications: Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)2-4 years of experience in Dev Ops, cloud infrastructure, or deployment engineering Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Front, Route 53) Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Circle CI) Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Docker Compose) Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems administration Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Node.js for automation Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar) Knowledge of Git version control and branching strategies Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, CDN) Preferred Qualifications: AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate, Dev Ops Engineer, or similar) Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic) Knowledge of database administration (Mongo DB, Postgre SQL, My SQL) Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience working with development teams in agile environments Technical Skills: Must Have: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Front, Route 53, Cloud Watch, IAM) CI/CD (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or Git Lab CI) Docker & containerization Linux/Unix administration Git & version control Bash/Python scripting Nginx/Apache web servers Kubernetes Terraform or Cloud Formation Mongo DB Atlas, Postgre SQL Redis for caching ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Prometheus & Grafana SSL/TLS certificate management (Let's Encrypt, AWS Certificate Manager) What We Offer: Compensation Package: Monthly Salary: ₹35,000-₹55,000 ESOPs Performance Bonus Professional Growth: Hands-on experience managing cloud infrastructure at scale (1 mln users) Opportunity to build Dev Ops practices from the ground up Mentorship opportunities with student interns and junior developers Exposure to cutting-edge Fin Tech and AI/ML technologies Clear path to Senior Dev Ops Engineer/Infrastructure Lead roles Work Environment: Onsite full time Collaborative, learning-focused culture Direct impact on product reliability and user experience Work with modern tech stack and latest AWS services Mission-Driven Impact: Support innovation in technology that empowers 100,000+ students globally Build scalable infrastructure Contribute to solving India's employability crisis through technology Work on platforms that create real career opportunities for students Position Details: Role Type: Full-time with equity participation Location: Mumbai (Andheri) Reporting: Reports to CTO/Technical Lead Team Interaction: Works closely with 15-25 student developers and interns Work Schedule: 8 hours daily with core overlap time for team collaboration Key Performance Indicators: Deployment frequency and success rate (target: 95%+ success rate) Application uptime (target: 99.5%+) AWS cost optimization (target: 20-30% reduction year-over-year) Mean time to recovery (MTTR) for incidents Pipeline execution time improvements Security audit compliance scores Why Join Ze Theta Now: We're scaling rapidly with proven product-market fit and need someone to build robust infrastructure that can support our growth from 100,000 to 1 million+ users. You'll have the opportunity to shape our entire Dev Ops strategy and establish best practices that will define our technical culture. This is your chance to gain end-to-end ownership of cloud infrastructure at a high-growth startup. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit: Detailed resume highlighting Dev Ops and cloud infrastructure experience Portfolio showcasing previous infrastructure projects (Git Hub repos, architecture diagrams, case studies) AWS architecture diagram you've designed or implemented (anonymized if needed) Brief cover letter explaining your approach to cost optimization and deployment automation Two professional references Technical Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will be given a practical assignment involving: Setting up a CI/CD pipeline for a sample application AWS infrastructure design for a scalable web application Cost optimization proposal for a given infrastructure scenario We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. This role is perfect for someone who wants to gain significant hands-on experience in a high-growth startup environment while building equity and contributing to meaningful social impact through technology.