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Job Description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a DevOps Lead - GCP & OpenShift to join our team in Chennai, Tamil Ndu (IN-TN), India (IN).

DevOps Lead - GCP & OpenShift

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a talented DevOps Lead to join our dynamic team. As a leading solutions provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our employees, who play a vital role in shaping our growth and staying ahead of the competition. By joining our team, you will work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on our clients success.

Primary Responsibilities of this role:

As a DevOps Lead focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Red Hat OpenShift,

P.S: Resource Location should be Chennai as per Client requirement.

- Provide technical leadership in designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native and DevOps solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to define architectures aligned with strategic goals and industry best practices.
- Lead and mentor offshore and onshore teams, ensuring smooth coordination and delivery.
- Drive communication across geographically distributed teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer solutions based on GCP, Azure DevOps, Red Hat OpenShift, and other DevOps tools.
- Design scalable and secure cloud architectures leveraging GCP and Azure DevOps capabilities.
- Lead technical discussions to understand client environments and align solutions with business needs.
- Demonstrate how cloud-native services and containerized platforms (OpenShift) can solve customer challenges.
- Partner with stakeholders to develop future-state architectures and technology roadmaps.
- Conduct discovery, analysis, and design workshops for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Inspire and guide the design of hybrid ecosystems, processes, and user experiences.
- Support project management by assisting in prioritization, risk mitigation, and sequencing of deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies to improve business outcomes.
- Align solutions with enterprise strategies and collaborate with portfolio architects for strategic fit.

Required Qualifications:

- 10+ years of experience in IT, with a strong background in DevOps and cloud technologies.
- 5+ years of architectural experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps Administration.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
- 2+ years of experience with Service Mesh (Red Hat or Istio).
- 5+ years of experience with DevOps toolsets.
- 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Strong experience in OpenShift architecture, design, build, and operations.
- At least one relevant architectural certification in Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, and cloud certifications in GCP.
- Experience with configuration management and deployment tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles.
- Hands-on experience with Argo CD is a plus.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and other tools.
- Job Location: Chennai ( MUST )

Soft Skills & Leadership:

- Proven team leadership experience, especially in managing offshore and onshore teams.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value through presentations, demos, and workshops.
- Comfortable working in virtual and distributed team environments.
- Excellent presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of enterprise operational processes and planning.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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