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The DevOps Engineer helps build, operate, and improve the infrastructure and deployment platform that application teams rely on to deliver software. This role contributes to the reliability, security, and efficiency of shared compute, delivery, and observability systems across cloud and on-premise environments, working under the guidance of senior engineers and the team lead. Responsibilities : Platform Operations & Reliabili tyHelp operate a multi-cluster container orchestration platform spanning cloud and on-premise environmen tsSupport GitOps-based continuous delivery systems and assist application teams with deployment workflo wsContribute to the reliability, security, and cost-efficiency of shared cloud accounts and infrastructu reParticipate in on-call rotations, respond to platform-level incidents, and assist with root cause analys isInfrastructure as Code & Automati onBuild and maintain infrastructure using code, following established patter nsHelp develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support diverse application tea msAutomate operational workflows and reduce repetitive work through scripting and tooli ngTake ownership of well-scoped automation projects from design through delive ryObservability & Monitori ngBuild and maintain monitoring, alerting, and dashboards for platform health and application-level visibili tyInstrument infrastructure to provide actionable insights to the platform team and application owne rsCollaboration & Grow thWork with senior engineers to evaluate tooling and apply established patter nsSupport migration and modernization efforts across environmen tsCollaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams on day-to-day platform nee dsDocument runbooks, configurations, and operational procedur es Qualificati ons Requ ired2+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, or a closely related software/infrastructure roleHands-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes or equivalent) in a non-trivial environ mentWorking knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (CDK, Terraform, or simi lar)Familiarity with GitOps principles and continuous delivery patt ernsExperience working across multiple environments (cloud, on-premise, or hyb rid)Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) for tooling and automa tionSolid networking fundamentals — ingress, load balancing, DNSExposure to CI/CD pipeline design or mainten anceFamiliarity with observability practices — metrics, logs, traces, and aler tingExperience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS prefer red)Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar sys tems
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.