SRE Engineering Manager

About Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.

About Security Access Control Business

When Fortune 500 corporations, government customers, or any other enterprise applications concerned with critical security issues need a reliable solution in their day to day operations, more often than not, they turn to Johnson Controls and its security and event management technologies currently installed in thousands of facilities worldwide. Johnson Controls has built a solid reputation in the security industry as an innovator of security and event management technologies. With its continuous investment in R&D, and the ability to leverage new technologies, Johnson Controls has reached technological excellence.

What you will do

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with 2-4 years of experience to join our Pune-based team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud platforms (preferably Azure or GCP), Kubernetes, GitOps-based CI/CD leveraging Tekton and ArgoCD, Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and scripting/programming. You will play a critical role in maintaining system reliability, performance, and scalability while collaborating across teams.

How you will do it

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on cloud platforms (Azure preferred or GCP).

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters with 2+ years of hands-on experience.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain GitOps-based CI/CD pipelines leveraging Tekton and ArgoCD to automate deployments and testing.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to Linux servers, networking, and cloud services.

• Write and maintain scripts for automation and operational efficiency using Bash, Shell scripting, Python, Go, or similar languages.

• Collaborate effectively with development, QA, and operations teams to improve system reliability and performance.

• Monitor system health, create alerts, and respond to incidents in a timely manner.

• Document processes, configurations, and incident reports with clear and effective communication.

What we look for

Required

• 8+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps role.

• Strong experience with Cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters.

• Experience with GitOps CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD.

• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and networking fundamentals.

• Proficient in scripting/programming: Bash, Shell, Python, Go, or similar.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and operational excellence.

Nice to Have

• Certifications in Cloud (e.g., Azure Administrator, Google Associate Cloud Engineer) or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.

Work Model: Hybrid work model with 3 days in office (Pune) and 2 days remote work from home.