Kubernetes Administrator / Azure De...
Full Job Description
We are urgently seeking a skilled Kubernetes Administrator / Azure DevOps Engineer for a position located in Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Position Overview
This role requires a candidate with strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and application deployment strategies within Azure services. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing Kubernetes workloads, maintaining DevOps tooling, implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, performing cluster upgrades and patching, and ensuring the high availability of deployed applications.
Key Responsibilities
Kubernetes & AKS Administration
- Administer and manage AKS clusters, including node pools, pod scheduling, networking, security, and performance tuning.
- Implement and manage deployment strategies such as rolling updates, canary deployments, and blue-green deployments.
- Monitor and troubleshoot AKS workloads, addressing pod failures, scheduling issues, and cluster-level alerts.
- Oversee cluster patching, Kubernetes version upgrades, and cloud resource optimization.
- Manage Azure Container Registries (ACR) for image builds, storage, retention policies, and secure access.
DevOps & CI/CD (Azure DevOps / GitHub)
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Define code build strategies, including multi-stage Docker builds and artifact management.
- Integrate SAST/SCA tools such as SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, or equivalent.
- Manage and configure Self-Hosted Agents for build and deployment tasks.
- Troubleshoot build and release pipeline failures, agent issues, and deployment errors.
Application Deployment & Cloud Services
- Deploy applications to Azure Web Apps, Function Apps, App Service Plans, and IIS (Windows-based services).
- Manage release workflows, environment approvals, and Azure DevOps deployment gates.
- Implement best practices for secure and scalable deployments across cloud environments.
Monitoring & Logging
- Implement and maintain monitoring for AKS using Azure Monitor, Prometheus/Grafana, or equivalent.
- Configure alerts, dashboards, and log analysis for cluster health and application performance.
- Troubleshoot issues related to Load Balancers, Ingress controllers, networking, and service routing.
Operational Support & Governance
- Perform day-to-day operational tasks including incident management, troubleshooting, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for AKS and Azure DevOps.
- Manage DevOps documentation, processes, and project coordination within the DevOps organization.
- Ensure compliance with security and governance policies for CI/CD, container security, and cloud resources.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes / AKS administration.
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps tools: Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards, and self-hosted agents.
- Solid understanding of Docker, image building, and ACR.
- Experience deploying applications to AKS, Azure Web Apps, Azure Function Apps, and IIS Web Servers.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation.
- Experience with SAST/SCA tools like SonarQube or GitHub Advanced Security.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for pod failures, load balancer issues, build & release errors, and cluster version/patch issues.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Good understanding of YAML, Helm, Terraform or ARM/Bicep (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-400, or CKA/CKAD.
- Experience with NGINX Ingress, Istio, or other service meshes.
- Knowledge of container security and Vault/Key Vault integrations.
Location: Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mumbai (All Areas) / Lower Parel.
Interested candidates are requested to revert with their updated resume, photograph, and the following details: 1) Current salary 2) Expected salary 3) Notice period 4) Total experience 5) Relevant experience 6) Current location 7) Reason for job change
Contact: Sakshi - 8591939527, sakshi@jobsearchindia.in
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