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.