DevOps Engineer

Job Description Junior DevOps Engineer, Chennai Our Technology teams are focused on supporting and modernizing enterprise applications through automation, DevOps best practices, and continuous improvement. The DevOps team manages these platforms while adopting modern engineering practices including GitHub Actions, Infrastructure Automation, Cloud technologies, and AI-assisted development tools. As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to support application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, operational excellence, and platform reliability. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across DevOps, Linux administration, security, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled engineering practices while contributing to critical business platforms. Responsibilities Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for application build, test, deployment, and release activities. Assist in managing and supporting applications hosted in on-premise and hybrid environments. Perform log analysis, shell scripting, service monitoring, and troubleshooting. Assist with automation initiatives to improve deployment efficiency, operational stability, and repeatability. Follow DevSecOps practices including secure handling of credentials, access management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements. Monitor application and infrastructure health, investigate alerts, and support root cause analysis activities. Utilize AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity, documentation, automation, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with development, infrastructure, database, security, and business teams while continuously building technical expertise Qualifications Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. At least 2-3 years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, Infrastructure Operations, or a related technical role. Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and source control systems such as GitHub. Familiarity with GitHub Actions or willingness to learn modern CI/CD platforms. Basic Linux/Unix administration knowledge including commands, file systems, process management, and shell scripting. Understanding of DevOps principles, software delivery lifecycle, and release management concepts. Exposure to Oracle databases or relational database concepts and SQL fundamentals. Basic understanding of security best practices, including access controls, password management, and secure software delivery. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams. Nice to Have: Exposure to cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools. Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitHub. Exposure to container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. Experience using AI-enabled developer tools such as GitHub Copilot. Strong learning mindset and eagerness to adopt new technologies. Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/ About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity,