Algotale - Junior Engineer(DevOps)

Job Description – Junior Engineer

Location: Pune

Experience: 1–2 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer with basic knowledge of APIs, Docker, and Kubernetes. The candidate will assist in application deployment, container management, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support activities. The role requires a willingness to learn and work collaboratively with development and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Docker containers and Kubernetes workloads.
• Support deployment activities for applications and services.
• Work with REST APIs and backend integrations.
• Troubleshoot Linux, networking, and application-related issues.
• Assist in CI/CD and infrastructure automation tasks.
• Coordinate with development and infrastructure teams.
• Monitor application and server health.
• Maintain deployment and operational documentation.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of REST APIs.
• Linux command-line knowledge.
• Basic understanding of YAML and Git.
• Good troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to NGINX or HAProxy.
• Cloud platform basics (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

Interview Topics

• REST API concepts and HTTP methods
• Docker images, containers, and Dockerfile
• Kubernetes Pods, Deployments, and Services
• Linux troubleshooting commands
• Basic networking concepts
• Basic database concepts for MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have practical exposure to Docker and Kubernetes environments, basic troubleshooting skills, and a strong willingness to learn modern DevOps and cloud technologies.