Job Description

Nisum is a leading global digital commerce firm headquartered in California, with services spanning digital strategy and transformation, insights and analytics, blockchain, business agility, and custom software development. Founded in 2000 with the customer-centric motto "Building Success Together," Nisum has grown to over 1,800 professionals across the United States, Chile, Colombia, India, Pakistan, and Canada. A preferred advisor to leading Fortune 500 brands, Nisum enables clients to achieve direct business growth by building the advanced technology they need to reach end customers in today’s world, with immersive and seamless experiences across digital and physical channels.

What You'll Do

This is an ideal position for a highly motivated and client-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-driven environment. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable DevOps pipelines, containerized environments, and automation solutions to support the continuous integration and delivery needs of Nisum's clients. This role combines technical expertise, automation skills, and a focus on operational excellence to ensure the smooth deployment and maintenance of modern cloud-native applications.

DevOps & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (including Groovy scripting, plugins, and dynamic agents).
• Develop and maintain shell/Python/Bash scripts to automate deployment and operational tasks.
• Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker, and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes (Helm, secrets management, scaling, etc.).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management).
  
  

Systems Administration

• Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems with a focus on performance tuning, configuration, and security.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize infrastructure for reliability and scalability.
  
  

Event Streaming & Messaging

• Manage and support Kafka clusters, including brokers, topics, partitions, and producers/consumers.
• Troubleshoot issues related to event-driven architectures and optimize Kafka usage for reliability and throughput.
  
  

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to drive DevOps culture and best practices.
• Maintain documentation of deployment processes, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure architecture.
• Identify opportunities for automation and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
  
  

What You Know

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a related role.
• Linux Administration: Intermediate-level expertise in system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Shell scripting for automation tasks.
• Programming Concepts: Familiarity with software development principles and basic programming.
• Containerization & Orchestration:
• Docker (Intermediate+): Image creation, Docker Compose, networking.
• Kubernetes (Intermediate+): Deployments, Helm charts, secrets management, and scaling.
• CI/CD Expertise: Strong knowledge of pipeline design and management; hands-on experience with Jenkins is preferred.
• Configuration Management & Automation: Hands-on experience with Ansible (YAML, Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management).
• Kafka: Clear understanding of Kafka architecture, event streaming, and cluster management.
• Version Control: Proficient in Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple teams and regions.
• Passion for automation, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to document and present complex systems and processes clearly.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits packages, Nisum offers its employees some unique and fun extras:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including in-patient, out-patient care, and life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off for medical leave, pilgrimage, family planning, and personal time.
• Incentives & Rewards: Financial rewards, interest-free loans, extra salary, car financing, and savings programs.
• Development & Training: Structured training, study sponsorships, international trips, and appreciation programs.
• Corporate Appliances: Essential work tools, including a laptop, internet device, and accessories.
• Office Facilities: Gym, gaming room, free lunches, and a vibrant work environment