DevOps Engineer

Job Description
At Meltwater, DevOps Engineers play a vital role in building and maintaining robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructures that support their global client base. In this role, candidates will design, test, maintain, and operate cutting-edge DevOps architectures that process billions of documents per day through advanced Machine Learning workflows—all while ensuring a 99.999% uptime.
As a key member of their engineering team, candidates will:
- Develop, test, and maintain highly scalable, fault-tolerant DevOps architectures tailored for large-scale data processing and machine learning applications
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional development teams, taking full ownership of subsystems and infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotations, being ready to troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues efficiently
- Explore opportunities to enhance the technology stack by modifying open-source libraries and integrating innovative solutions
- Continuously optimize quality, performance, reliability, and security across systems
- Champion a strong DevOps culture by implementing best practices in continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing
They are looking for a proactive, fast-learning engineer who thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment. If a candidate has a passion for distributed AI systems and a drive to push the boundaries of technology, this is the perfect opportunity.
Requirements
- B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Solid theoretical knowledge of fundamental programming principles
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Python (1+ years) for scripting and automation
- Experience with core Java (2+ years) for backend development (JUnit, Maven, Spring Boot, REST APIs)
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles (2+ years) and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Candidates should also have expertise in:
- Terraform (2+ years) for infrastructure as code
- Cloud platforms—preferably Azure, but AWS is also valued (2+ years)
- Docker containerization (2+ years) for building scalable, portable applications
- Kubernetes (K8s) development (1+ years) for container orchestration
- Bash/shell scripting for automation
Practical Experience in
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions is a plus)
- Observability (logging, monitoring, and alerting)
- VPC, EC2, and cloud networking (routing, load balancing, security)
Nice to Have
- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kinesis) for real-time data processing
- Familiarity with serverless computing technologies (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
- Experience with NLP/ML/LLMs pipelines, particularly in AI-driven applications
- Interest or experience in Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to streamline AI/ML workflows
What They Offer
- Comprehensive paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance
- Comprehensive health insurance tailored for employees
- Employee assistance programs covering mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behavior areas to ensure overall well-being
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance needed
- Family leave program that grows with tenure at Meltwater
- Inclusive community and ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate careers
Where You'll Work
Hitec City, Hyderabad
When You'll Join
As per offer letter