About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.
We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior CloudOps Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and automation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and related technologies. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based platforms while driving innovation and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, monitor, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as S3, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain automated infrastructure deployment processes using Terraform and Helm charts.
- Container Orchestration: Manage and optimize containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
- CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployments and fast delivery cycles.
- Database Management: Administer, tune, and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB.
- Security and Identity Management: Implement and manage authentication/authorization systems using tools like Keycloak.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up monitoring systems to detect and resolve infrastructure issues proactively.
- Unix/Linux Proficiency: Perform system administration tasks and scripting in Unix/Linux environments.
- Version Control: Use GitLab/GitHub for source code management and version control.
- Automation: Streamline workflows and processes by implementing automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Must Have Experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services like S3, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
- 5+ years of experience with Terraform and Helm charts for Infrastructure as Code.
- 5+ years of experience managing containerized applications with Kubernetes.
- Database Technologies: Strong experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Elasticsearch, Redis, DynamoDB) databases.
- Key Skills:
- Expertise with Docker for containerization.
- Advanced Unix/Linux command-line and scripting skills.
- Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with source code management tools like GitLab and GitHub.
- Nice to have:
- Familiarity with Keycloak or similar identity management tools.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing distributed systems.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)
Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.
We also offer:
- Up to 10% bonus (based on company and personal performance).
- An employer pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
- Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance & Income protection
- Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel loan scheme
- A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount
- Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement
- Support in obtaining relevant certifications