Cloud Administrator

We are looking for an experienced AKS Administrator to join our team, where you'll work on cutting-edge technologies to architect and manage scalable, distributed applications using containers. As part of our vibrant team, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in microservices, cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, and automation to support the seamless development and deployment of applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Microservices & Architecture. Design and implement microservices architectures for building distributed applications using containers, enabling scalability and flexibility.
2. CI/CD Integration. Manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, integrating tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline build and deployment workflows.
3. Build Systems & Tools. Automate and document build systems using tools like Maven, Ant, Jenkins, ensuring efficient and repeatable builds.
4. Configuration Management. Leverage Docker, Ansible, and other configuration management tools to optimize deployments and system management.
5. System Health & Monitoring. Proactively monitor systems for issues, perform regular health checks using tools like Nagios and Uptime, ensuring robust system uptime and performance.
6. Build & Release Management. Oversee build and release management for projects hosted on Linux OS, using tools like Make for building.
7. Version Control Management. Manage version control with tools like Git or SVN, ensuring smooth collaboration and version tracking across teams.
8. Cloud Infrastructure. Use hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible to manage containerized applications in a cloud environment.
9. Pipeline Management. Develop and maintain YAML-based pipelines for CI/CD, supporting the migration of source code and deployment pipelines across platforms.
10. Helm & Kubernetes. Utilize Helm for Kubernetes deployments and manage key Kubernetes objects like pods, deployments, services, ingress/egress, and persistent volumes.
11. Code Quality. Integrate static code analysis tools like SonarQube into pipelines to ensure the quality and integrity of the code.
12. Collaboration & Communication. Collaborate closely with client teams, project stakeholders, and other technical resources, ensuring the timely and effective delivery of solutions.

Required Skills & Expertise

1. Microservices Architecture. In-depth knowledge of designing and building distributed applications using containers.
2. DevOps Tools. Expertise in using CI/CD tools like Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CloudFormation.
3. Version Control & Automation. Strong hands-on experience with Git/SVN and build automation tools such as Maven, Gradle, and MS Build.
4. Containerization & Orchestration. Expertise in AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm for managing containerized applications.
5. Configuration Management. Proficient in using configuration management tools like Ansible for deployment automation and infrastructure management.
6. Monitoring Tools. Experience with system monitoring tools like Nagios and Uptime to ensure operational health.
7. Database Knowledge. Sound understanding of database objects, including packages, procedures, functions, and views.
8. Code Quality & Security. Experience in integrating static code scanning tools like SonarQube into pipelines for quality checks.
9. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.

Why Join Birlasoft?

At Birlasoft, you'll be part of a forward-thinking company that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence. With a focus on empowering our employees, we offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions will directly impact both the company and the communities we serve. Join us in shaping a future where technology and purpose go hand in hand.