Senior Associate DevOps Engineer, Application Technology Advisory

About PwC India

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.

We believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Role Overview

A career within Application and Emerging Technology services at PwC India will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.

As a Senior Associate DevOps Engineer, Application Technology Advisory, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between development and operations by implementing and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure. This role focuses on transformation in Government through Digital inclusion, working proactively and effectively on multiple client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate code deployment across various environments, ensuring streamlined and efficient integration, testing, and deployment processes.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain IaC scripts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage cloud-based environments, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability, while optimizing cloud resources and costs through monitoring and automated scaling.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk, and analyze system performance for improvements.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to troubleshoot issues, support deployments, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on DevOps best practices.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices in DevOps processes, including secret management, access controls, and vulnerability scanning, ensuring all systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts for routine tasks using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, continuously seeking opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency.

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Experience in implementation, management, and continuous improvement of DevOps processes, tools, and practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of network and security configurations in cloud environments.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Certification in AWS, Azure, or other relevant platforms.

Education & Experience

Candidates should have 6 to 10 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related roles.

Required education includes a B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or MCA. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Key skills/competency

• DevOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting (Python, Bash)
• Monitoring & Logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Configuration Management (Ansible)
• Microservices
• Security & Compliance