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.