DevOps Engineer (GitHub Actions, Kubernetes & Helm)

DevOps Engineer (GitHub Actions, Kubernetes & Helm)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in GCP, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and DevSecOps practices. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, security controls, and release management for cloud-native applications running on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable deployment solutions, enforcing security and governance standards, and driving operational excellence across development and production environments.

Experience

• Overall Experience: 5 to 8 years
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of recent hands-on DevOps experience

Key Responsibilities

Source Control & Branch Governance

• Manage GitHub repositories and branch governance processes.
• Implement and maintain Git Flow branching strategy.
• Configure branch protection rules and pull request workflows.
• Enforce code review standards prior to code merges.

CI/CD Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Automate build, testing, security validation, packaging, deployment, and release promotion processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and deployment issues.
• Develop and maintain reusable pipeline templates and standards.

Kubernetes & Deployment Automation

• Build and manage deployment pipelines for GKE environments.
• Create and maintain Helm charts for application deployment.
• Support environment-specific deployment configurations.
• Implement deployment validation mechanisms, rolling upgrades, and rollback strategies.

DevSecOps & Security

• Integrate security controls within CI/CD workflows.
• Enforce quality and security gates throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Monitor, analyze, and remediate security findings.
• Maintain periodic security scan reports and compliance documentation.
• Implement secure coding validations, secret detection controls, dependency management, and security governance practices.
• Ensure repositories remain free from exposed credentials and sensitive information.

Containerization

• Build, optimize, and maintain Docker container images.
• Improve image performance, security, and reliability.
• Publish and manage container artifacts within approved repositories.
• Support vulnerability remediation activities for containerized workloads.

Release Management

• Support DEV, QA, and PROD releases.
• Maintain deployment documentation and rollback procedures.
• Participate in production deployment activities and release approvals.
• Ensure release processes align with organizational DevOps standards and governance requirements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain README files, deployment guides, architecture documentation, release documentation, and operational procedures.
• Ensure adherence to established DevOps standards, security policies, and best practices.

Required Skills

Proficient

• GCP
• GitHub Actions
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Helm
• DevSecOps

Why Join UST

At UST, you will work on innovative, technology-driven solutions that help global clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys. UST offers opportunities to collaborate with high-performing teams, work on modern cloud and DevOps technologies, continuously enhance your skills, and build a rewarding long-term career in a culture focused on learning, innovation, and growth.