Senior Lead DevOps Engineer M/F

• Job offer expiration: 23/05/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Asia, India, Bengaluru

• Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI and Azure DevOps for applications running across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments
• Standardize workflows for automated build, testing, security scanning, code signing, versioning, release gating, and deployment to ensure consistency, reliability, and traceability
• Embed DevSecOps principles into every stage of the pipeline, integrating automated security scans, compliance checks, and artifact integrity validation
• Develop and maintain deployment frameworks bridging Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments, enabling secure updates to remote assets including controllers and edge devices
• Implement robust software delivery mechanisms over intermittent and low-bandwidth networks typical of remote industrial and wind farm environments
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies to manage cloud, on-premises, and edge infrastructure in a scalable and repeatable manner
• Develop observability solutions capturing metrics, logs, and traces, and implement monitoring dashboards to enable proactive operations management
• Enforce zero-trust principles and IEC62443-aligned security practices across systems, pipelines, and deployment architectures
• Implement artifact lifecycle management ensuring integrity, traceability, and compliance from development through deployment
• Develop automated workfl

Must Have Skills & Experience:

10+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, CI/CD engineering, or infrastructure automation
Strong expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Proven experience implementing DevSecOps practices including automated security scanning, artifact signing, and compliance enforcement
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or similar
Strong understanding of hybrid OT/IT architectures and secure edge deployment models
Experience with versioning strategies, release orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and gated deployments
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
Experience implementing observability solutions (metrics, logs, traces) and operational dashboards
Understanding of zero-trust security principles and secure software supply chain practices
Experience working with distributed systems and remote deployments over constrained networks
Ability to create technical documentation, datasheets, application notes and working instructions
Coordination on technical aspects and have a broader perspective of the product
 

Good to Have Skills & Experience:

Experience working in regulated or industrial domains (e.g., wind, energy, industrial automation, automotive)
Familiarity with IEC62443 or similar cybersecurity standards
Experience with edge computing platforms and IoT device management
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Exposure to AI/ML deployment pipelines or MLOps practices
 

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.