DevOps Lead L1

Wipro Technologies
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Application Configuration Access Protocols
Application Lifecycle Management
Databases
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Data Centers
DevOps
Middleware
Openshift
Software Engineering
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Hashicorp
Operational Systems
Dynatrace
Jenkins
VMware

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift within private cloud environments. The role involves designing and delivering secure, scalable OpenShift clusters on VMWare and Baremetal, supporting our migration programme to P4 Green Zone data centres starting in 2026. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver new OpenShift clusters on VMWare and Baremetal. * Integrate OpenShift with tools such as Dynatrace, HashiCorp Vault, and Aquasec. * Provide regular updates, mentor team members, and ensure quality through proactive testing and documentation. * Identify gaps in cluster management and introduce improvements. * Collaborate with service management teams and guide application teams. * Lead delivery of complex solutions for multitenant applications in multi-tier OpenShift environments. Required Skills * Core Expertise: o 5+ years in Kubernetes engineering within private cloud environments. o Strong background in OpenShift design and delivery. o, * Drive technical solution support to the team to align on continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) of technology in applications

  • Design and define the overall DevOps architecture/ framework to for a project/ module delivery as per the client requirement

  • Decide on the DevOps tool & platform and which needs to be deployed aligned to the customer’s requirement

  • Create a tool deployment model for validating, testing and monitoring performance and align or provision for resources accordingly

  • Define & manage the IT infrastructure as per the requirement of the supported software code

  • Manage and drive the DevOps pipeline that supports the application life cycle across the DevOps toolchain — from planning, coding and building, to testing, to staging, to release, configuration and monitoring

  • Work with the team to tackle the coding and scripting needed to connect elements of the code that are required to run the software release with operating systems and production infrastructure with minimum disruptions

  • Ensure on boarding application configuration from planning to release stage

  • Integrate security in the entire dev-ops lifecycle to ensure no cyber risk and data privacy is maintained, + Timely support internal & external customers escalations on multiple platforms

  • Troubleshoot the various problems that arise in implementation of DevOps tools across the project/ module

  • Perform root cause analysis of major incidents/ critical issues which may hamper project timeliness, quality or cost

  • Develop alternate plans/ solutions to be implemented as per root cause analysis of critical problems

  • Follow escalation matrix/ process as soon as a resolution gets complicated or isn’t resolved

  • Provide knowledge transfer, sharing best practices with the team and motivate, o Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs o Hire adequate and right resources for the team o Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions

  • Talent Management o Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness o Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization o Promote diversity in leadership positions

  • Performance Management o Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports. o Incase of performance issues, take necessary action with zero tolerance for ‘will’ based performance issues o Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxtarewell understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below

  • Employee Satisfaction and Engagement o Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team o Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team o Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team o Exercise employee recognition and appreciation, 1. Continuous Integration, Deployment & Monitoring 100% error free on boarding & implementation

CSAT Manage service tools Troubleshoot queries Customer experience 3. Capability Building & Team Management % trained on new age skills, Team attrition %, Employee satisfaction score

Mandatory Skills: Jenkins .

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

Requirements

Do you have experience in VMware?, T-shaped expertise in one or more areas: Networking, Storage, Databases, Containers, Middleware, or Infrastructure. o Familiarity with VMWare and Baremetal deployments. * Additional Skills: o Experience with observability and security tools (Dynatrace, Vault, Aquasec). o Strong communication and documentation skills. o Ability to mentor, review pull requests, and address defects

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