Lead - Media Enabled Services

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer with 5 years of experience in building and supporting media delivery platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with CDNs, media workflows, backend development using Python, database management with MongoDB and MariaDB, and solid Linux system administration skills. Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable media delivery systems using CDN and modern streaming technologies.
• Design and implement backend services using Python to support media workflows and platform services.
• Administer and optimize MongoDB (NoSQL) and MariaDB (SQL) databases for performance and reliability.
• Manage and maintain Linux-based environments including configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Set up and maintain infrastructure monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and related tools.
• Troubleshoot production issues across services and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Solutions / Development teams understand new and existing customer requirements and provide infrastructure support.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in 24x7 backend, infrastructure, or platform engineering roles.
• Media & CDN: Strong understanding of content delivery networks, streaming protocols (HLS/DASH), and media packaging workflows.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and backend service development.
• Databases: Practical experience managing and querying MongoDB and MariaDB.
• Linux Systems: Solid knowledge of Linux administration including shell scripting, networking, and system performance tuning.
• Containers & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Monitoring: Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting using Prometheus and Grafana.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.