DevOps Engineer – Linux Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Linux Specialist

Company: StanceBeam - Sports Tech

Location: Embassy Tech Square, ORR, Bangalore

Experience: 3+ Years

Work mode: Work from office, 7 days (shift-based)

About Us:

StanceBeam is a dynamic startup at the forefront of revolutionising sports tech through cutting-edge Sports analytics. Join our Bangalore-based team as a Cloud and Linux DevOps Engineer If you&aposre passionate about sports, thrive in start-up environments, and enjoy working on exciting Sports and Fitness projects, this is your role As a proactive team player, you&aposll love experimenting, taking responsibility, and leading from the front. In this position, you&aposll collaborate closely with the CTO and the Delivery Manager. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with an analytical mindset who enjoy working in a start-up environment.

Job Description:

We seek a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer with in-depth Linux knowledge to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions across our hybrid environment. You will manage on-premises Ubuntu systems while seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Azure cloud services, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and reliability across all environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure across hybrid environments (on-premises Ubuntu systems and Microsoft Azure cloud)

Implement and manage containerization solutions using Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

Configure and optimize Ubuntu servers for high availability and performance in on-premises data centers

Manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, integrating seamlessly with on-premises Ubuntu systems

Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions connecting on-premises and Azure environments

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (preferred), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions

Create Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates, or similar tools

Automate deployment processes, system configurations, and routine maintenance tasks

Implement automated testing and quality assurance processes

Set up comprehensive monitoring solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Azure Monitor

Implement logging strategies and log aggregation systems across hybrid environments

Perform capacity planning and resource optimization for both on-premises and cloud resources

Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of Ubuntu systems

Implement security best practices across all infrastructure components

Manage system hardening and security patching processes for Ubuntu systems

Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions across a hybrid infrastructure

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Work closely with development teams to optimize application deployment and performance

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Participate in on-call rotation for production system support

Document processes, procedures, and system architectures

Qualifications:

Bachelor&aposs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Site Reliability Engineering roles

Strong experience with Ubuntu Linux system administration

Advanced knowledge of Ubuntu system administration, including user management, file systems, networking, and process management

Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and the Python programming language

Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure integration with on-premises Ubuntu systems

Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for managing Ubuntu systems

Proficiency with Git and branching strategies

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPN, and hybrid network connectivity

Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, backup and recovery procedures on Ubuntu systems

Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager templates

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor)

Proven track record of managing production Ubuntu environments at scale

Experience with hybrid infrastructure combining on-premises Ubuntu systems with Azure cloud services

Experience with high-traffic applications and 24/7 production systems across hybrid environments

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues in both on-premises and cloud environments

Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Preferred Skills:

Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer), RHCE, AWS certifications

Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and Azure hybrid connectivity solutions (Azure Arc, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway)

Knowledge of Ubuntu-specific package management (apt) and system optimization

Experience with Azure services integration from on-premises Ubuntu systems

Familiarity with security scanning tools and vulnerability management

Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies

Knowledge of web servers (Apache, Nginx) configuration and optimization

Experience with load balancers (HAProxy, F5, or cloud-native solutions)

Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with emerging technologies

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