Junior DevOps Engineer
Design Direct UK
Kerala, India0–3 yrs4m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 3 years
- Must know
- LinuxTroubleshootingJavaScriptPHPReactNext.js
- Nice to have
- AWS
- Work
- On-site in Kerala
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Linux80%Troubleshooting64%JavaScript4%of 25 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
- Listed
- 11 Nov 2026 · still open
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About the Role
We're looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer with a good understanding of Linux server administration, cloud infrastructure, application deployment, databases, and server security. You'll work closely with our developers and technical team to keep our systems fast, secure, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing Linux servers, WHM/cPanel, Nginx, Apache, and hosting environments.
- Monitor server health and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
- Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vultr for provisioning and maintenance.
- Support deployment of Laravel/PHP, React, Next.js, and other web applications using Git and version control.
- Assist in managing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, including backups, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Monitor performance using Prometheus, Grafana, Netdata, and similar tools.
- Support server hardening, firewall configuration, SSL management, and vulnerability monitoring.
- Maintain automated backups and support recovery using JetBackup, Backblaze B2, and rclone.
- Handle DNS, Cloudflare, nameservers, and SSL troubleshooting, and support email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
- Create scripts, cron jobs, and automation workflows, and maintain technical documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Good understanding of Linux and command-line operations.
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing and server administration.
- Familiarity with web hosting environments and control panels.
- Understanding of networking, DNS, SSL, and database fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Git and application deployment processes.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity and server security.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and collaborate with development teams.
Good to Have
- Cloud: AWS, DigitalOcean, Vultr
- Web Servers: Nginx, Apache
- Control Panels: WHM, cPanel
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Netdata
- Backup: JetBackup, Backblaze B2, rclone
- Security: firewalls, SSL, Linux hardening, vulnerability assessment
- Development Stack: Laravel, PHP, React, Next.js
What We're Looking For
Someone with a strong technical foundation, a security-focused mindset, and a genuine interest in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with developers.