Principal DevOps Engineer

Core Responsibilities - CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and update continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) to automate code testing and deployment. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision, scale, and manage cloud or hybrid environments programmatically using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. - Cloud & Server Administration: Manage virtual machines, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking configurations (DNS, load balancers, firewalls), and user permissions. - Containerization & Orchestration: Package and scale applications using Docker and Kubernetes or OpenShift. - Monitoring & Observability: Track system health, application performance, and logs using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk to spot bottlenecks early. - Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Debug live production issues, handle quick rollbacks, and minimize downtime or service outages. - Security & Compliance (DevSecOps): Integrate automated vulnerability scans, security policies, and patch management into the pipeline. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with developers, QA testers, and IT operations to align on release requirements and best practices. Key Skills Needed - Scripting & Coding: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for writing automation scripts. - Operating Systems: Strong command of Linux/Unix system administration. - Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Soft Skills: Problem-solving under pressure, communication, and team alignment