Lead DevOps Engineer

Job Summary:

A rewarding career at HID Global beckons you! We are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer who will be involved in the full life cycle of software applications for some of our product lines. The role involves building and maintaining tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations while troubleshooting and resolving issues in development, test, and production environments.

You will be accountable for delivering a solid technical architecture and high-quality deliverables. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with software engineering, infrastructure, and cloud security teams to automate deployment and operations of our systems. You will work on complex, major, and highly visible tasks across multiple projects that require expertise in various areas.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute all essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

About HID Global:

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things. Our solutions enable secure and convenient access to physical and digital spaces, allowing people to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely.

Our trusted identity solutions provide security and convenience, connecting billions of people and devices across the globe. HID Global serves governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses, and many of the world's most innovative companies.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices in more than 100 countries. As a brand of the ASSA ABLOY Group, HID Global is a trusted source for secure identity solutions worldwide.

In India, we have two engineering centers in Bangalore and Chennai. Our Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai, while one of our Business Unit Engineering teams operates out of Bangalore.

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About Identification Technologies (IDT):

HID Global’s Identification Technologies (IDT) division creates trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services. Our RFID, NFC, and BLE components and cloud solutions enable seamless identification, verification, and tracking of assets across industries.

Are You Ready to Join the Team?

We are committed to hiring the best and brightest talent to help us drive innovation. If you are a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced Cloud Engineer with a passion for technology, we encourage you to apply. We value communication, collaboration, and innovation. If you bring dedication, positive energy, and integrity to the table, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop/build IT solutions to meet business requirements.

• Manage, evolve, and build CI/CD pipelines.

• Integrate solutions with applications and platforms outside the framework.

• Design, develop, and implement reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) components.

• Write scripts to automate builds and deployments on AWS Cloud and On-Premise data centers.

• Automate, build, and provide production system support, including:

o Deployment, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux/Windows servers.

o Deploying and supporting Linux/Windows infrastructure services (web, NFS, SFTP, DNS, LDAP, etc.).

o Supporting Cloud-based network services (load balancers, routers, firewalls).

• Orchestrate application and infrastructure cluster deployment within Public Cloud environments.

• Monitor system performance and optimize operational efficiency.

• Document existing and new cloud deployments using Run Books and architecture diagrams.

• Implement processes to standardize best practices, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with technical and business teams to assess requirements and recommend solutions.

• Maintain QA and Production configurations using automation tools.

• Develop and maintain custom test automation frameworks.

• Manage automated deployments using configuration management technologies.

• Automate deployment of new modules, upgrades, and fixes.

• Ensure deployment meets client expectations.

• Work with Release Management to ensure production readiness.

Technical Requirements:

• Experience working in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments.

• Proficiency in AWS cloud services (certifications preferred).

• Experience with Cloud Management Platforms (RightScale preferred).

• Expertise in Linux and Windows infrastructure services (web, NFS, SFTP, DNS, LDAP, etc.).

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity.

• Experience with Configuration Management tools (Chef, Ansible, Puppet).

• Strong understanding of computer security (network security, cryptography, IAM, Active Directory, ADFS).

• Proficiency in Load Balancers, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and Network Routing.

• Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch/ELK stack for monitoring applications.

• Experience with JBoss, IIS, WebLogic application servers.

• Expertise in scripting automation using Ruby, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript.

• Knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON file formats.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.

• Min 5+ Years of Experience in DevOps

• AWS Associate or Professional-level certifications.

• Proven experience with at least 2-3 application servers (e.g., JBoss, IIS, WebLogic).

• Demonstrated ability to automate deployment and management tasks efficiently.

Why Apply?

• Empowerment: Work as part of a global team in a flexible environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.

• Innovation: We embrace challenges and encourage new ideas, including flexible work arrangements.

• Integrity: We value results, reliability, and straightforward communication. We promote diversity and inclusion.

HID Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientati