Cloud DevOps Engineer

Summary: 

We are seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and OpenShift to design, deploy, and automate containerized applications. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and highly automated CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native environments. 

Position Overview: 

The Cloud DevOps Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end containerization, orchestration, and deployment of microservices across Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. This role involves automating CI/CD workflows, managing multi-environment deployments, and ensuring reliable, secure application delivery. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Design, build, and manage Docker containers for frontend, backend, and database applications 

  • Write optimized Dockerfiles, build container images, and run containers using Docker CLI 

  • Configure Docker volumes (bind mounts) for persistent database storage 

  • Create and manage Docker networks for secure inter-container communication 

  • Push container images to Docker Hub, Cloudsmith, or Azure Container Registry and manage image versions and tags 

  • Create and manage Kubernetes Pods, Deployments, and Services using imperative commands and declarative YAML manifests 

  • Deploy applications on Kubernetes clusters with proper service exposure 

  • Implement Kubernetes networking concepts including Ingress, Egress, service discovery, and internal communication 

  • Understand Kubernetes storage fundamentals and pod-level persistence 

  • Deploy multiple microservices using Helm charts 

  • Convert Kubernetes YAML manifests into Helm charts 

  • Create, update, and manage Helm templates and values.yaml files 

  • Package and deploy applications using Helm for reusable and configurable deployments 

  • Deploy applications on OpenShift clusters using Docker-based build strategies 

  • Create and manage OpenShift BuildConfigs, ImageStreams, and DeploymentConfigs 

  • Configure automatic rollouts when new container images are available 

  • Create Services and Routes to expose applications through public URLs 

  • Explore and implement Helm-based deployments on OpenShift where applicable 

  • Design and implement GitHub Actions workflows for linting, testing, building Docker images, and pushing versioned images to Docker Hub 

  • Automate deployments by integrating GitHub Actions, Docker Hub, and OpenShift 

  • Configure and manage SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication 

  • Understand forward proxy and reverse proxy concepts 

  • Implement NGINX as a reverse proxy and ingress controller 

Skills Required: 

  • Docker (containers, images, volumes, networks, Docker Compose)  

  • Kubernetes Developer (pods, deployments, services, YAML manifests)  

  • Helm (chart creation, templating, packaging)  

  • OpenShift (BuildConfigs, ImageStreams, DeploymentConfigs, Routes)  

  • GitHub Actions (CI/CD workflows, Docker build & push automation)  

  • CI/CD pipeline design and automation 

  • YAML configuration and infrastructure-as-code practices  

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud and DevOps engineering roles. 

  • Proven experience working with containerized application deployments 

  • Experience in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments 

  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools preferably GitHub Actions 

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 

Good to Have:

  • Experience with Kubernetes StatefulSets and persistent volumes 

  • Advanced Helm templating and chart optimization techniques 

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP 

  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack 

  • Prior exposure to production-grade OpenShift clusters 

  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices 

Benefits :  

  • We want every Soliton member to grow to their highest potential. Our work environment helps individuals explore their interests and potential and reach out to the resources and people available at Soliton to realize them. Read more about what it’s like to work at Soliton. Soliton Employee Value Proposition.  

  • Solitons choose their work hours as long as they take into account the requirements of the job. We take special care to support mothers to excel at work while they handle their responsibilities at home.   

  • At Soliton, we believe that every team member contributes to our success and revenue, directly or indirectly. To recognize this, we share a portion of our profits with all Solitons. Starting from your second year with us, you’ll be eligible to receive a share of the company’s profits.   

  • Health insurance for employees and families, gym and cycle allowance – your health is a priority!    

About Soliton :  

Soliton Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a high-technology software company headquartered in Bangalore, India.    

Soliton works with global companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500, across industries including Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Automotive, Industry 4.0, and Robotics to help them increase their competitiveness and release great products through Software Engineering Services. Since 1997, we have been growing over 25% annually because we especially focus on raising our standards constantly, to deliver an excellent experience to both our customers and our employees.    

Soliton Technologies is a certified Great Place to Work® in the Mid-Sized Organizations Category, recognized and issued by the Great Place to Work® Institute. This certification is a testament to our focus on our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.     

With a team of over 400 employees across the world, we forge ahead as engineers working to our heart’s content, moving humanity forward   

Additional Details :   

  • Work Location (Bangalore/Coimbatore) : This role will require working from the office (WFO) for the first 12 months. Based on individual performance and business requirements, a remote or hybrid work option may be considered after one year.  

  • For more information, visit https://www.solitontech.com/and do read the Impact Report to get a glimpse of the first 25 years of our truly meaningful journey.