Technical lead - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes
India
Job Description
Technical lead - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes
| Chennai, Tamil NaduHyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

This position entails leading a technical team with a focus on terraform, devops, and Kubernetes. The primary responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of projects, ensuring smooth operations, and implementing best practices in devops, terraform, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and mentor a team of technical professionals in the areas of devops, terraform, and kubernetes. 
2. Collaborate with cross functional teams to design, implement, and maintain technical solutions.
3. Develop and implement best practices for devops processes, terraform coding standards, and kubernetes deployments.
4. Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
5. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in devops, terraform, and kubernetes technologies.

Skill Requirements

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expertise in Terraform (including module decomposition, distribution, and version management like 0.13.4 and 0.11), as well as Ansible.
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Services Knowledge of AWS, including account management, VPC configuration (route tables, NACLs), Transit Gateway, AWS Network Firewall, Route53, and Elastic Container Registry (ECR).
  • Containerization and Orchestration Expertise in managing and supporting Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters and developing/updating Docker and Amazon Machine Image (AMI) build pipelines.
  • DevOps and CI/CD Tools Experience with version control and build systems like Gitlab, Nexus, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Codebuild for managing code, artifacts (RPMs, Zips), and deployments.
  • Security and Compliance security controls (e.g., CPI-810 for S3 buckets), security tools (Sysdig, WAFv2 modules), and system hardening.
  • Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Skills related to managing user access, including Okta integration, Active Directory credentials, and working with user management systems like Unified Digital Access (UDA), BMO, CMS, IDM, and UM.
  • Networking and DNS Skills in managing DNS parent zones, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, and transit account network components.

Other Requirements

None

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.