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Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a results-driven DevOps Engineer experience to design, implement, and optimize scalable DevOps solutions. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to bridge development, operations, and quality assurance, delivering reliable cloud-native deployments across mobile, cloud, IoT, and blockchain-enabled projects. The successful candidate will drive automation, improve release velocity, ensure build and deployment quality, and contribute to sustainable, secure, and efficient software delivery that aligns with business objectives.
Software Requirements
Essential
Strong understanding of multiple technology platforms, including mobile, cloud, IoT, and blockchain, and their impact on deployment, monitoring, and scale.
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, including how DevOps practices integrate into these lifecycles.
Proficiency with one or more programming languages commonly used in DevOps and automation (e.g., Java, Python, or Node.js) as part of scripting and tooling support.
Experience with Agile/ Scrum practices and modern collaboration tools (e.g., Git, JIRA, Confluence) as part of product delivery and team workflows.
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code practices.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Exposure to security-conscious development, including secure CI/CD, access management, and compliance considerations.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident response in cloud or distributed environments.
Note: Further tool-specific requirements (e.g., particular CI/CD platforms, cloud providers) may be defined in job postings as needed to reflect project needs, but the above reflects the core software proficiency expectations derived from the requirements provided.
Overall Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technology requirements and design scalable, reliable DevOps solutions that meet business objectives.
Develop technical specifications and detailed documentation for new features, deployments, and infrastructure enhancements.
Stay current with the latest technology trends in DevOps, cloud, and related platforms; identify opportunities to incorporate improvements into existing solutions.
Conduct code reviews and contribute to the maintainability, scalability, and quality of the codebase and deployment pipelines.
Resolve technical issues, provide tiered support to team members, and ensure rapid incident response and recovery.
Work closely with the testing team to ensure automation, tested deployments, and quality standards are met.
Promote sustainable and efficient practices in deployments, including cost-conscious cloud usage and energy-efficient architectures where applicable.
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages
Essential: Java, Python, or Node.js (hands-on experience with scripting and automation)
Preferred: Additional languages such as Go, Bash, or others that support automation and tooling
Databases/Data Management
Essential: None specified in the core requirements
Preferred: General knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and how they interact with deployed services, backups, and migrations
Cloud Technologies
Essential: Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native deployment concepts (e.g., public cloud providers, scalable services)
Preferred: Deep experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; familiarity with cost optimization, scaling patterns, and multi-cloud considerations
Frameworks and Libraries
Essential: Knowledge of deployment, automation, and monitoring frameworks commonly used in DevOps
Preferred: Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks
Development Tools and Methodologies
Essential: Git version control, Agile/Scrum practices, JIRA for issue tracking, Confluence for documentation
Preferred: CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI); infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Security Protocols
Essential: Awareness of secure development and deployment practices; ability to implement basic security controls in pipelines
Preferred: Knowledge of IAM, secrets management, encryption, and security testing integration in CI/CD
Experience Requirements
Years of Experience: 5+ years in software development or DevOps roles
Domain Experience: Experience working with mobile, cloud, IoT, or blockchain technologies; cross-functional collaboration and code reviews
Methodologies and Tools: Proven experience with Agile/Scrum, Git, JIRA, and Confluence
Alternative Pathways: Equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal timelines may be considered for well-qualified candidates
Day-to-Day Activities
Participate in daily stand-ups and project planning sessions with cross-functional teams
Gather and analyze business requirements; design and implement DevOps solutions to meet those requirements
Write, test, and deploy software solutions; create and maintain automation scripts and pipelines
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
Stay current with technology trends and incorporate relevant advancements into solutions
Provide technical support to team members; troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Certifications (preferred but not required): Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes or DevOps-related credentials
Training: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with industry best practices
Equivalency: Relevant hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal degrees
Professional Competencies
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, designs effective, scalable solutions, and anticipates risks
Leadership and Teamwork: Collaborates across teams, facilitates knowledge sharing, and can guide peers through complex changes
Communication and Stakeholder Management: Clear, concise written and verbal communication; effectively manages expectations with stakeholders
Adaptability and Learning Orientation: Demonstrates flexibility in adopting new tools and adjusting to changing requirements
Innovation Mindset: Seeks opportunities to improve processes, throughput, and reliability through automation and new approaches
Time and Priority Management: Organizes work to meet deadlines, balances competing priorities, and monitors progress
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.