·        A minimum of 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in DevOps, SRE, or technical infrastructure roles, preferably within a banking environment supporting mission-critical systems.

· Expert-level proficiency in Python/Java for automation, scripting, and SRE tool development, coupled with hands-on experience in Linux administration.

· Extensive experience with CI/CD practices, DevOps toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (GIT), project management (Jira), and agile methodologies.

· Strong understanding of SRE principles, including SLOs, error budgets, monitoring, alerting, and incident management, with a proven track record of improving system reliability.

·        Foundational to intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with messaging and middleware technologies, specifically Kafka and MQ, including their administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.

·        Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a good understanding of ITIL processes and demonstrated leadership abilities in collaborating across teams to drive operational excellence.