GKMIT Pvt. Ltd. - DevOps Engineer - Senior II

DevOps Developer is needed in India.

Client: GKMIT Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Multiple, RJ, in

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

At GKM IT, we’re looking for a DevOps 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 environments—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 setups—we’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 employees—we 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 paycheck—quarterly.
• Learning is Funded Here: Conferences, courses, certifications—if 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 leaves—we’re here for life outside work.
• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way: Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’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 family—because 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 bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.