Principal DevOps Engineer

Lead and manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, cloud and server administration, containerization, monitoring, incident response, and security compliance for a DevOps environment.

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Posted Nov 5, 2026

INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetCloud & DevOps

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Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and update continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
Provision, scale, and manage cloud or hybrid environments programmatically
Manage virtual machines, cloud services, networking configurations, and user permissions
Package and scale applications using Docker and Kubernetes or OpenShift
Track system health, application performance, and logs using monitoring tools
Debug live production issues and handle rollbacks
Integrate automated vulnerability scans, security policies, and patch management into the pipeline
Collaborate with developers, QA testers, and IT operations to align on release requirements

Skills

Python Bash PowerShellLinux/Unix system administrationAWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions Terraform AnsibleChefPuppetDocker KubernetesOpenShiftPrometheus GrafanaELK StackSplunk

Full description

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