Job Template_with Benefits - Chennai, India

Exasol’s Analytics Engine accelerates insights from the world’s data. It is purpose-built to handle the most demanding data workloads at an unmatched price/performance ratio. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights.

At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology.

Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with strong experience across AWS and on-prem environments, ideally with a product engineering background. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux, Python, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native engineering.

This role requires an individual contributor operating at a senior level, capable of independently implementing build pipelines, infrastructure, observability stacks, and operations processes. Strong troubleshooting and incident-resolution abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

• Implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using:

o EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, EKS/ECS, Lambda, Route53, ALB/NLB.

• Understand and troubleshoot issues in on-prem infrastructure, including:

o Proxmox, bare-metal provisioning, networking, and storage systems.

• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC**)** using:

o Terraform, CloudFormation.

Configuration Management & Automation

• Implement and maintain config management using:

o Ansible (preferred), Chef, or Puppet.

• Write automation and tooling in Python, Bash, and other scripting languages.
• Develop reusable modules, playbooks, and internal automation frameworks.

CI/CD & Build Engineering

• Own, optimize CI/CD pipelines using:

o GitHub Actions, Github workflows, Jenkins, ArgoCD.

• Improve build systems, artifact packaging, and deployment workflows.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Build and manage containerized environments using:

o Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize.

Observability, Monitoring & Incident Management

• Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting using:

o Prometheus/Alloy, Grafana (preferred) and/or ELK/Opensearch, Loki, CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk.

• Provide operations support and lead critical incident resolution working alongside development and IT teams.

Security & Compliance

• Implement DevSecOps practices:

o IAM hardening, secret management, dependency scanning, SAST/DAST, container security.

• Worked with tools such as HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Trivy or similar.

Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, development, and IT teams.
• Implement initiatives to modernize tooling, improve developer experience, and streamline operations.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in product engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency with Linux (preferably Rocky/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Strong experience in Python, Bash, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with: AWS services, Kubernetes, Terraform/Ansible, CI/CD tooling, monitoring/observability stacks.
• Experience working in complex multi-environment (on-prem + cloud) infrastructure.
• Experience with build system redesign and optimization.
• Ability to work independently and implement design solutions provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with analytical database systems like Exasol or large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with implementing solutions with focus on security, and zero-trust architecture.

How We Work at Exasol:

• Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
• Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
• Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
• Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
• Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
• Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.

About Exasol:

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Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.