Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Noida, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Position Summary

Thales offers global cloud-based authentication services for high-profile customers with the most versatile and highest security practices implemented.  We provide identity and access management services to thousands of customers worldwide.

To be able to cope with the continuous customer growth, current and future challenges, and business needs, Thales has decided to hire a talented Cloud DevOps engineer based in Noida-India, who will take responsibility for our IAM Cloud Infrastructure Services to support this complex state-of-art solution. This role will provide you with the opportunity to learn the latest IT solutions and security concepts, within a like-minded supportive talented team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior/DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in building, automating, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), multi-cloud platforms, monitoring tools, and scripting. This role requires leadership in implementing DevOps best practices to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability across our environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Design, implement, and maintain IaC solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and other frameworks.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Cloud Management:

• Architect and manage cloud environments to ensure high availability, resiliency, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Leverage multi-cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for hosting applications and services.

CI/CD Pipelines and Automation:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment using GitLab, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Implement Helm charts, Ansible playbooks, and YAML configurations for automation.

Monitoring and Observability:

• Configure and maintain monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Splunk, and Prometheus to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Establish best practices for incident response and performance tuning.

Scripting and Development:

• Automate repetitive tasks and processes using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to enhance operational efficiency.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with development teams to support feature releases and troubleshoot application issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 availability of critical systems.
• Document all processes, automation scripts, and configurations for team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure management, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
• Proficiency in managing AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.
• Expertise in monitoring tools like Datadog, Splunk, and open-source alternatives.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge Areas:
• CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc.).
• Security best practices and compliance in cloud environments.
• Operational concepts like change management, incident management, and disaster recovery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PaaS technologies (Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).
• Familiarity with ITIL or COBIT processes.
• Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, or Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages like Go, Ruby, or Java.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage crisis situations.
• Results-oriented with attention to detail and accountability.

Tools and Technologies:

IaC:  Terraform, CloudFormation.

Cloud Platforms:  AWS, GCP, Azure.

Monitoring:  Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus.

Scripting:  Bash, Python, YAML.

CI/CD:  GitLab, Jenkins, Helm charts.

Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket.

Collaboration Tools:  Jira, Confluence, Slack.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.