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Job name - Principal DevOps EngineerLocation - Bangalore IndiaAbout CirclesFounded in 2014 Circles is a global technology company that s reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform Circles X and helping operators launch and operate successful brands Today Circles is partnering operators in 13 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses With Circles Life our digital lifestyle brand we empower and delight customers across the world by offering digital experiences that go beyond traditional telco services With Circles X our digital telco technology empowers operators to launch digital telco brands from anywhere in the world Built for operators by an operator Circles X powers both Circles Life and our partner operators digital telco brands Circles is backed by global investors such as Sequoia Warburg Pincus EDBI and Founders Fund - renowned institutions with a track record of backing industry-shaking innovators About the roleAs a DevOps Lead you will play a critical role in optimizing our development workflows automating infrastructure provisioning and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across development and operations teams Role Expectations Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives focusing on automation scalability stability and reliability Infrastructure as Code IaC Lead the implementation of infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform Ansible or CloudFormation to provision configure and manage cloud-based resources Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment CI CD Design implement and maintain CI CD pipelines to automate build test and deployment processes ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of software releases Monitoring and Logging Establish robust monitoring and logging mechanisms using tools like Prometheus ELK stack or New Relic to proactively identify and address performance issues and security threats Security and Compliance Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for infrastructure and application security including vulnerability scanning access controls and compliance with industry standards e g PCI-DSS GDPR DevOps Culture Promote a DevOps culture of collaboration transparency and continuous learning fostering cross-functional teams and facilitating knowledge sharing sessions and workshops Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance and mentorship to DevOps engineers empowering them to achieve excellence in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the team Identify opportunities for performance optimization and cost reduction in cloud infrastructure and application architecture leveraging cloud-native services and best practices IMPORTANT Please note that this is an 80 hands-on and 20 supervisory role Our assessment process focuses on the above requirements Please excuse us if you cannot demonstrate deep dive hands-on skills Core Requirements Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field Proven experience 14 years in a DevOps role with a track record of successfully leading DevOps initiatives and driving process improvements Deep understanding of DevOps principles practices and methodologies with hands-on experience in implementing CI CD pipelines infrastructure automation and configuration management Proficiency in cloud computing platforms e g AWS GCP and related services with experience in architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure Proficiency in IaC languages like Terraform CloudFormation Strong scripting and programming skills e g Python Bash PowerShell for automation and tooling development Experience with containerization technologies e g Docker and container orchestration platforms e g Kubernetes including deployment management and troubleshooting Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive organizational change Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Agile Methodologies Good to have skills Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Certified Kubernetes Administrator CKA or Certified Jenkins Engineer are a plus Programming knowledge of Java or any other comparable language will be an added advantage What s on offerWe provide a great environment and platform for employees to build their career In this role you can expect Unique opportunity to be a part of innovating the telecommunications industry Once in a lifetime chance to help shape a brand from the ground up Autonomy in the role and in managing your own portfolio Exposure to the fast-paced world of high-tech start-ups Attractive experience and compensation Working with passionate smart and driven colleagues in a vibrant environment Get continuous mentoring to fast-track your career