We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and automated cloud platforms while enabling efficient and reliable software delivery across the enterprise.
You will play a critical role in designing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and integrating emerging AI-driven capabilities into modern DevOps platforms.
Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
Build and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes (EKS) for high availability and scalability
Implement GitOps practices using ArgoCD to enable automated continuous delivery
Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines and shared libraries using Groovy
Perform automation using Python scripting and other scripting languages
Design and implement secure, scalable AWS architectures following best practices
Build and integrate AI-powered solutions using AWS Bedrock, including:
Knowledge bases
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
Data source integrations
Develop and maintain serverless applications using AWS Lambda
Monitor system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency, and implement improvements
Collaborate with development, security, and platform teams to drive DevOps best practices and standards
Troubleshoot complex system issues and lead root cause analysis
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles
Strong hands-on experience with:
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or similar)
Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
ArgoCD or GitOps-based deployment models
Proficiency in:
Groovy scripting (Jenkins pipelines and shared libraries)
Python scripting
Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and architecture patterns
Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures
Experience working with AI/ML integrations, preferably using AWS Bedrock
Strong understanding of:
Cloud networking and security
IAM, secrets management, and compliance best practices
Monitoring, logging, and observability tools
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Experience with enterprise-scale CI/CD pipeline standardization and automation
Familiarity with platform engineering and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices
Experience working in large, distributed enterprise environments
Exposure to AI-driven DevOps automation or intelligent remediation
CI/CD pipeline architecture and optimization
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestration
GitOps (ArgoCD)
Jenkins (Groovy, shared libraries)
Python scripting and automation
AWS cloud architecture and services
AI/ML integration (Bedrock, RAG, knowledge bases)
Serverless computing (Lambda)
A hands-on senior engineer who can both design and implement solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to operate in a fast-paced enterprise environment with multiple priorities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
Chennai
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday
Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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