- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.
- Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Go, Java, Bash, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on incident response and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
- Exposure to distributed systems, microservices architecture, and large-scale applications.