DevOps Engineer / Cloud & Monitoring Specialist

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

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in cloud technologies, monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS and GCP environments, infrastructure automation using Terraform, containerization using Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes. This role requires a proactive individual capable of managing deployments, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements & Agile Collaboration

• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to understand and refine business requirements.
• Convert requirements into well-defined user stories using Gherkin format.
• Manage and maintain the product backlog and update it after sprints and production releases.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies, and communicate them to stakeholders.

CI/CD & Deployment Management

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI.
• Build multi-branch pipelines using DSL and deploy applications to various environments based on parameter inputs.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Packer templates.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy them on Kubernetes clusters (EKS/GKE).
• Configure and manage Jenkins runners and deployment workflows.
• Perform release management and ensure smooth deployment of critical applications.

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

• Provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP.
• Work with AWS services including EC2, EKS, ELB, VPC, RDS, IAM, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, Route53, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch, and more.
• Work with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and VPC.
• Manage networking, security, and system configurations across environments.
• Build and maintain Terraform scripts for staging and production environments.

Monitoring & Observability

• Monitor applications and infrastructure using tools such as:
• Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana
• Loki Stack & Promtail
• Datadog, Dynatrace
• Amazon CloudWatch
• ELK/EFK Stack
• Server Density
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of systems.
• Set up alerts and dashboards for proactive monitoring.

Build, Release & System Administration

• Handle build and release processes using Maven, Jenkins, and Linux/Ubuntu systems.
• Manage web/application servers such as Nginx and Apache Tomcat.
• Configure messaging systems like RabbitMQ and Redis.
• Perform infrastructure orchestration and migration activities.

Code Quality & Reviews

• Conduct peer and self-reviews for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Ensure adherence to coding and deployment standards.
• Use SonarQube for code quality checks and ensure no critical vulnerabilities.
• Manage version control, branching, and merging strategies using Git tools.
• 7. Documentation
• Prepare detailed deployment and technical documentation.
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and best practice guidelines.
• Assist team members in creating standard operational documentation.

Tools & Technologies

• Cloud Platforms
• AWS, GCP
• Infrastructure & Automation
• Terraform, Terragrunt, Packer, Boto3, Chef, Ansible, Rundeck
• Containerization & Orchestration
• Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Kustomize, Istio
• CI/CD & DevOps Tools
• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Spinnaker, FluxCD (GitOps)
• Monitoring & Logging
• Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki Stack, ELK/EFK
• Datadog, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Server Density
• Databases
• MySQL, DynamoDB, Aurora, MongoDB, Percona
• Programming & Scripting
• Python (basic), Shell/Bash
• Other Technologies
• Redis, RabbitMQ, SonarQube, OpsGenie, SSO, Databricks

Skill Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog, Dynatrace, CloudWatch).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of AWS and GCP cloud platforms.
• Expertise in Docker and container orchestration.
• Experience in Linux/Ubuntu administration.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Python scripting.
• Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef).

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 four regions in which it operates: USA (for the seventh time in 2026), India (for the tenth consecutive time in 2026), the UK(for the fourth time in 2026) and Mexico (for the second time in 2026). 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 Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

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:

oHealth Insurance with Dental & Vision

o401K Plan

oLife Insurance, STD & LTD

oPaid Vacations & Holidays

oPaid Parental Leave

oFSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care