xCiena is hiring Fresher DevOps Engineer – Platform Upgrades & Automation (Gurugram)

Ciena is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Linux administration, Python scripting, and database architecture. In this role, you will support application upgrades in microservices-based environments, manage automation pipelines, and perform post-upgrade validations to ensure system stability in fast-paced, high-availability settings.

• Perform Linux system administration tasks and develop automation scripts using Python.
• Design, implement, and manage SQL-based databases, contributing to architectural improvements.
• Support installation and upgrades of microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployments.
• Execute and improve application upgrade strategies, including ISSU and canary deployments.
• Perform post-upgrade sanity checks and initial testing to ensure system stability.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and work across teams to drive resolution.
• Utilize observability tools and DevOps practices to monitor and maintain environment health.
• Operate in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile team environment, operating effectively under pressure during upgrades and releases.

• Strong hands-on experience in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and SQL.
• Good understanding of database architecture.
• Basic working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• Exposure to application upgrade mechanisms such as ISSU and canary deployments.
• Experience with microservices installation and upgrade processes.
• Basic testing skills and ability to perform post-deployment verification.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and agile practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM processes.
• Exposure to networking concepts or telecom environments.

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