Technical Specialist
India
Job Description
Technical Specialist
| Noida, Uttar PradeshChennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Job Title  

DevOps Engineer (Technical Lead / Specialist)

Key Responsibilities

Role Description 

CI/CD

  • Support build, test and deployment automation using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
  • Configure and maintain pipelines for build, test, and deployment

Automation

    • Develop and maintain Python scripts for DevOps automation, deployment orchestration, infrastructure management, and operational support.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and deployment workflows.
    • Integrate Python-based automation with CI/CD tools, cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, and monitoring solutions.
    • Create reusable automation frameworks and utilities to improve deployment consistency, operational efficiency, and system reliability.

Cloud & Infrastructure Fundamentals

  • Work with cloud services (e.g., Azure/AWS/GCP basics): compute, storage, networking fundamentals
  • Handling IaaS/PaaS concepts, virtual machines, and app hosting
  • Hands-on in environment provisioning and configuration
  • Expert in container-based application deployments

Containers & Deployment

  • Build and run applications using Docker (images, containers, Dockerfiles)
  • Advanced in Container orchestration (Kubernetes fundamentals: pods, deployments, services)

Monitoring, Logging & Reliability

  • Assist in configuring monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana/ELK/Azure Monitor)
  • Track application health, availability, and performance
  • Troubleshoot deployment failures and environment issues

Security & Compliance (Awareness)

  • Follow secure DevOps practices (credential hygiene, secrets awareness, access controls basics)
  • Support quality gates and compliance checks as per organizational standards

AI & Intelligent DevOps (Exposure Level)

  • Use AI‑assisted tools for pipeline optimization, alert analysis, and automation
  • Understand how AI/ML is applied in predictive monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident reduction
  • Work with AI‑enabled DevOps platforms as part of training and projects

Collaboration & Delivery Practices

  • Work in Agile/Scrum teams
  • Participate in incident triage, root cause analysis (RCA) learning sessions
  • Maintain documentation for pipelines, runbooks, and deployment steps

Skill Requirements

Technical Skills – Role Based Expectations

Mandatory Skills

Linux basics

  • file systems, permissions, basic commands, process basics

Networking basics

  • IP, DNS, ports, HTTP/HTTPS, basic troubleshooting concepts

DevOps & Cloud

  • Github / GitLab (clone, commit, branch, merge, pull request awareness)
    • CI/CD : Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
    • Containers: Docker/ECR/ACR
    • Kubernetes / EKS/AKS
    • Cloud fundamentals (Azure/AWS/GCP)
    • IaC: Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation (conceptual)
    • Helm

Scripting fundamentals

  • Python overview and scripting knowledge
  • Error Handling and Debugging in Python
  • Loop Control Statements (break, continue, pass) in Python

Problem solving

  • Strong logical thinking + debugging mindset

AI Knowledge (Expected – Basic Awareness)

  • Conceptual understanding of AI / Machine Learning fundamentals
  • Awareness of Generative AI and AI usage in software development
  • Exposure to AI tools, courses, or certifications is an added advantage

Behavioral & Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and logical thinking
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
  • Good communication skills
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, project-driven environment

Other Requirements

  Certifications

DevOps / Cloud

  • AWS Cloud solutions architect or practitioner
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • CKAD or CKA

  Language skills

  • English: Professional working proficiency (mandatory)
  • Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in written and verbal form
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 223,000 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 June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.