DevOps Engineer

Job Description

At GKM IT, we're looking for aDevOps Engineer - Senior II who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. If you have a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure, this role is your opportunity to make a direct impact.

You'll play a key role in designing and optimising systems that support complex, high-load environmentswhile collaborating with top-tier engineering teams to bring stability, speed, and innovation to everything we deploy. If you're someone who enjoys solving real-world infrastructure challenges and thrives in fast-paced, production-critical setupswe'd love to work with you

Requirements

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles managing production-grade systems
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps
- Strong expertise in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Linux, and network security
- Manage, monitor, and optimize distributed databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, cloud-native databases)
- Define and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Demonstrate deep expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, scripting (Bash/Python), and networking
- Design and implement resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support high-traffic applications
- Architect solutions for high availability, cost-efficiency, and performance optimization at enterprise scale
- Integrate and operate across multi-cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, on-prem)
- Design and maintain ETL/serverless data pipelines using Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, Lambda, and Talend
- Optimize data pipeline reliability, scheduling, error handling, and CI/CD integration
- Implement infrastructure-level security controls (CIS hardening, IAM, encryption, firewall rules)
- Practical experience with compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, and internal audits
- Build and maintain observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Loki, Datadog, CloudWatch)
- Manage networking stacks (iptables, routing, DNS, SSL, load balancing) and Linux server security
- Automate provisioning, patching, config management, and multi-stage deployments
- Manage access control and identity integration with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior DevOps engineers and interns through code reviews, technical sessions, and team-wide knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Preferred certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, RHCE, or equivalent
- Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, or Docker Swarm

Benefits

We don't just hire employeeswe invest in people. At GKM IT, we've designed a benefits experience that's thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here's what you can look forward to:

- Top-Tier Work Setup
- You'll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
- Flexible Schedules & Remote Support
- Life isn't 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses
- We don't believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you'll see it in your pay checkquarterly.
- Learning is Funded Here
- Conferences, courses, certificationsif it helps you grow, we've got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
- Family-First Culture
- Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaveswe're here for life outside work.
- Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way
- Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprisesit's always celebration season here.
- Team Bonding Moments
- We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
- Healthcare That Has You Covered
- Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your familybecause peace of mind shouldn't be optional.
- Extra Rewards for Extra Effort
- Weekend work doesn't go unnoticed, and great referrals don't go unrewarded. From incentives to bonusesyou'll feel appreciated.