NielsenIQ
consumer intelligence
AssociateSoftwareEngineer
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“Associate Software Engineer at NielsenIQ. Skills: DevOps, cloud engineering, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Support application deployments to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1–2 years of experience or relevant hands-on exposure to DevOps or cloud engineering, Basic understanding of Git, GitHub, and CI/CD concepts, Fundamental knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (Bash, Python, or JavaScript), Basic exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools, Interest in cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, Willingness to learn and use AI copilots or GenAI tools
Nice to Have
Personal projects or internships related to DevOps or cloud technologies, Hands-on labs or certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, or Docker, Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor, Exposure to frontend build or release processes, Awareness of AIOps or GenAI-based observability platforms, Terraform preferred
What You'll Do.
Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Support application deployments to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Help manage Kubernetes workloads using Helm Charts
Learn and assist with auto-scaling mechanisms such as KEDA
Support infrastructure provisioning using Terraform under guidance
Assist with multi-stack application delivery (Python
Follow DevOps security best practices including image scanning and secrets handling
Use GenAI-enabled tools to assist with troubleshooting and productivity
Document processes and contribute to DevOps standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work with teams building applications
Full Job Description
Jr DevOps Engineer Chennai About the Role We are looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer who is enthusiastic about cloud technologies, automation, and modern software delivery practices. This entry-level role provides hands-on learning opportunities while supporting CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and containerized applications. You will work with teams building applications in Python, Java, Node.js, Angular, and modern frontend libraries, and gain exposure to GenAI-enabled DevOps workflows. Key Responsibilities * Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. * Support application deployments to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Help manage Kubernetes workloads using Helm Charts. * Learn and assist with auto-scaling mechanisms such as KEDA. * Support infrastructure provisioning using Terraform under guidance. * Assist with multi-stack application delivery (Python, Java, Node.js, Angular). * Support monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. * Follow DevOps security best practices including image scanning and secrets handling. * Use GenAI-enabled tools to assist with troubleshooting and productivity. * Document processes and contribute to DevOps standards. ## Qualifications Required Skills * 1–2 years of experience or relevant hands-on exposure to DevOps or cloud engineering. * Basic understanding of Git, GitHub, and CI/CD concepts. * Fundamental knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. * Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (Bash, Python, or JavaScript). * Basic exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred). * Interest in cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. * Willingness to learn and use AI copilots or GenAI tools. Nice to Have * Personal projects or internships related to DevOps or cloud technologies. * Hands-on labs or certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, or Docker. * Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor. * Exposure to frontend build or release
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