UCoE Upgrade Engineer

We are looking for UCoE engineers to support ongoing and upcoming BP upgrade activities. The role requires strong Linux/Kubernetes expertise, an automation mindset, and hands-on experience performing upgrades in on-prem and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The candidate must be comfortable working in high-pressure production upgrade environments.

Certifications (Mandatory)

BP Academy certification – mandatory (BPI/BPO certification preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Perform installation and upgrade of BP applications.

Execute upgrades in both BP2 and Kubernetes (K8s) environments.

Execute and support upgrade strategies such as ISSU and canary deployments.

Automate upgrade and operational tasks using scripting and Python.

Troubleshoot upgrade issues across application, Kubernetes, database, and infrastructure layers.

Perform post-upgrade sanity validation and basic functional checks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UCoE, DevOps, Architects, Product teams) to ensure smooth upgrade execution.

Use monitoring and observability tools to validate system health and performance post-upgrade.

Mandatory Skills

Strong expertise in Linux system administration and scripting.

Hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and database architecture.

Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Kubernetes certification (CKA or equivalent) – mandatory.

Strong experience in microservices-based application installation and upgrade.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and DevOps practices.

Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure and application layers.

Familiarity with DevOps, monitoring, and observability tools.

Comfortable working in high-pressure upgrade environments.