Kubernetes Senior Technical Lead - Azure DevOps
India
Job Description
Kubernetes Senior Technical Lead - Azure DevOps
Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description: Skill Set (with Kubernetes, Automation, Azure Expertise)

1. Core DevOps & CI/CD Skills
* GitHub Actions (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Code Scanning, CodeQL)
* Build, test, deploy automation for microservices & containers
* Continuous integration for AI/ML and traditional workloads
* Secure DevOps with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
* Metrics for CI/CD performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization

2. Azure Cloud & Services Expertise

* Networking: Azure VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Front Door, Private Link
* Storage: Blob, Files, Managed Disks, Storage Account encryption
* Database: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
* Security: Key Vault, Azure AD (RBAC, Managed Identity)
* Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Serverless: Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps for automation

3. Kubernetes & Container Orchestration (AKS)


* Advanced Kubernetes (pods, services, deployments, ingress, secrets, RBAC)
* Manage and scale AKS clusters via Terraform or Azure CLI
* Helm for app packaging and version management
* GitOps with ArgoCD or FluxCD for AKS
* Integrate Azure AD authentication with AKS
* Implement Pod Security, Network Policies, and Autoscaling
* Monitor AKS using Azure Monitor for Containers, Prometheus, Grafana
* Secure and scan container images using Trivy, Snyk, Wiz
* Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Container Instances (ACI)
* End-to-end observability for AKS workloads


4. Automation & Infrastructure as Code

* Configuration management with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
* Automated resource provisioning, scaling, and destruction
* Reusable IaC modules and automated policy checks (OPA/Checkov)
* Integrate IaC with CI/CD workflows for full environment automation

Key Responsibilities

Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description: Skill Set (with Kubernetes, Automation, Azure Expertise)

1. Core DevOps & CI/CD Skills
* GitHub Actions (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Code Scanning, CodeQL)
* Build, test, deploy automation for microservices & containers
* Continuous integration for AI/ML and traditional workloads
* Secure DevOps with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
* Metrics for CI/CD performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization

2. Azure Cloud & Services Expertise

* Networking: Azure VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Front Door, Private Link
* Storage: Blob, Files, Managed Disks, Storage Account encryption
* Database: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
* Security: Key Vault, Azure AD (RBAC, Managed Identity)
* Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Serverless: Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps for automation

3. Kubernetes & Container Orchestration (AKS)


* Advanced Kubernetes (pods, services, deployments, ingress, secrets, RBAC)
* Manage and scale AKS clusters via Terraform or Azure CLI
* Helm for app packaging and version management
* GitOps with ArgoCD or FluxCD for AKS
* Integrate Azure AD authentication with AKS
* Implement Pod Security, Network Policies, and Autoscaling
* Monitor AKS using Azure Monitor for Containers, Prometheus, Grafana
* Secure and scan container images using Trivy, Snyk, Wiz
* Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Container Instances (ACI)
* End-to-end observability for AKS workloads


4. Automation & Infrastructure as Code

* Configuration management with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
* Automated resource provisioning, scaling, and destruction
* Reusable IaC modules and automated policy checks (OPA/Checkov)
* Integrate IaC with CI/CD workflows for full environment automation

Skill Requirements

Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description: Skill Set (with Kubernetes, Automation, Azure Expertise)

1. Core DevOps & CI/CD Skills
* GitHub Actions (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Code Scanning, CodeQL)
* Build, test, deploy automation for microservices & containers
* Continuous integration for AI/ML and traditional workloads
* Secure DevOps with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
* Metrics for CI/CD performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization

2. Azure Cloud & Services Expertise

* Networking: Azure VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Front Door, Private Link
* Storage: Blob, Files, Managed Disks, Storage Account encryption
* Database: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
* Security: Key Vault, Azure AD (RBAC, Managed Identity)
* Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Serverless: Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps for automation

3. Kubernetes & Container Orchestration (AKS)


* Advanced Kubernetes (pods, services, deployments, ingress, secrets, RBAC)
* Manage and scale AKS clusters via Terraform or Azure CLI
* Helm for app packaging and version management
* GitOps with ArgoCD or FluxCD for AKS
* Integrate Azure AD authentication with AKS
* Implement Pod Security, Network Policies, and Autoscaling
* Monitor AKS using Azure Monitor for Containers, Prometheus, Grafana
* Secure and scan container images using Trivy, Snyk, Wiz
* Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Container Instances (ACI)
* End-to-end observability for AKS workloads


4. Automation & Infrastructure as Code

* Configuration management with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
* Automated resource provisioning, scaling, and destruction
* Reusable IaC modules and automated policy checks (OPA/Checkov)
* Integrate IaC with CI/CD workflows for full environment automation

Other Requirements

Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description: Skill Set (with Kubernetes, Automation, Azure Expertise)

1. Core DevOps & CI/CD Skills
* GitHub Actions (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Code Scanning, CodeQL)
* Build, test, deploy automation for microservices & containers
* Continuous integration for AI/ML and traditional workloads
* Secure DevOps with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
* Metrics for CI/CD performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization

2. Azure Cloud & Services Expertise

* Networking: Azure VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Front Door, Private Link
* Storage: Blob, Files, Managed Disks, Storage Account encryption
* Database: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
* Security: Key Vault, Azure AD (RBAC, Managed Identity)
* Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Serverless: Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps for automation

3. Kubernetes & Container Orchestration (AKS)


* Advanced Kubernetes (pods, services, deployments, ingress, secrets, RBAC)
* Manage and scale AKS clusters via Terraform or Azure CLI
* Helm for app packaging and version management
* GitOps with ArgoCD or FluxCD for AKS
* Integrate Azure AD authentication with AKS
* Implement Pod Security, Network Policies, and Autoscaling
* Monitor AKS using Azure Monitor for Containers, Prometheus, Grafana
* Secure and scan container images using Trivy, Snyk, Wiz
* Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Container Instances (ACI)
* End-to-end observability for AKS workloads


4. Automation & Infrastructure as Code

* Configuration management with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
* Automated resource provisioning, scaling, and destruction
* Reusable IaC modules and automated policy checks (OPA/Checkov)
* Integrate IaC with CI/CD workflows for full environment automation

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

23 Benefits At HCLTech, we believe in empowering our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their professional growth and enhance their well-being. When you sign up for a career with us, you gain access to: https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/a701dca9-f32d-4fc9-9447-6.svg Industry-benchmarked compensation https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/b0c54381-ddcc-4a33-9b35-9.svg Best-in-class healthcare benefits https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/b73027be-7aae-4d36-a090-4.svg Personal time off https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/d5b4fdfd-2e99-4e26-9878-9.svg Maternity and paternity benefits https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/3d42b0fc-4652-435a-9ece-c.svg Access to skills / higher education programs/resources https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/aeddeaf2-9e25-4584-ad11-d.svg Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/a9609a3b-2700-4b3c-9d90-a.svg Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/c6e33851-710f-4634-bd69-f.svg Opportunities to grow and advance your career Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.