Senior DevOps Engineer OpenShift & Kubernetes

Company Overview We are a leading global Staff Augmentation and Talent Acquisition firm specializing in HR, Recruitment, and Workforce Solutions. Our team works with enterprise clients across India, the USA, UK, EU, CIS, and MENA regions, supporting sectors including Telecommunications, BFSI, IT, Retail, and Manufacturing. On behalf of one of our trusted clients in India, we are looking for qualified candidates to support a remote project engagement. Job Summary On behalf of our India-based client in the Telecommunications Technology sector, we are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong, hands-on expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in enterprise production environments. The role involves automation using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting, along with Linux system administration, cluster operations, and platform reliability engineering. This remote position is available under multiple engagement models, including full-time employment, part-time assignments, and contract-based arrangements. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using OpenShift and KubernetesBuild and maintain automation workflows using AnsibleDevelop and maintain operational scripts using Python and ShellManage and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in enterprise environmentsPerform cluster upgrades, patching, monitoring, and performance tuningWork closely with application teams to enable CI/CD and container adoptionTroubleshoot production issues related to containers, infrastructure, and automationEnsure platform reliability, scalability, and security best practicesContribute to documentation, standards, and operational runbooks Required Skills OpenShift & Kubernetes: have worked for 34+ years and has firm grip on cluster administration, deployments, networking, and storageAnsible: 23+ years developing playbooks, roles, and automation workflowsPython: 23 years of scripting and automation experienceShell Scripting: 45 years of strong Bash/Shell scripting experienceLinux: Strong hands-on experience with system administrationVirtualization: Knowledge of VMware is a strong advantage Good to Have Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)Demonstrated work on monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Conceptual knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)Infrastructure as Code exposure (Terraform is a plus) AI Experience Familiarity with AI-assisted monitoring, log analysis, or anomaly-detection tools is a plusExposure to AI copilots (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for scripting and automation supportInterest in applying AI-driven automation to cluster operations and incident response Managerial Experience This is an individual contributor role; candidates should demonstrate strong ownership and the ability to work closely with application, infrastructure, and CI/CD teams Operational Experience Experience with end-to-end platform operations: cluster upgrades, patching, monitoring, and performance tuningExperience troubleshooting production issues across containers, infrastructure, and automation layersExperience maintaining operational runbooks, documentation, and standardsFamiliarity with security best practices for containerized and virtualized environments Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree (any specialization)Minimum 8 years of total experience, including hands-on OpenShift/Kubernetes and automation experienceAbility to work independently in production environments as part of a remote, distributed team Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory) Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, or equivalentCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similarAny relevant cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) certification is a plus Submit Resume at apply@digitalxnode.com Explore More Job Opportunities at digitalxnode.com/fte/ Technology: Python Performance Tuning Kubernetes Linux VMware Automation Monitoring Networking Troubleshooting Shell Scripting Virtualization OpenShift Ansible Job Type: Full Time / Part Time / Contractual Job Location: Bangalore Chennai Delhi Gurgaon Hyderabad Noida Pune Mumbai Gurugram Work Mode: Hybrid Remote Experience: Minimum 8 years of total experience with 34+ years hands-on in OpenShift/Kubernetes 23+ years in Ansible 23 years in Python and 45 years in Shell scripting Work Shift: India Salary: Competitive Sector: Telecommunications Segment: Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Platform Engineering Team Handled: No (Individual Contributor role) Posting Date: 04/08/2026 Expiry Date: 04/09/2026 .