Staff Storage Engineer- Storage &Devops

GAP Inc

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 25/02/2026

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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Storage & DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise storage platforms, Linux systems, and automation-driven infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, automating, and operating storage services across on-prem and cloud environments, while enabling CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and platform modernization initiatives.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with DevOps tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Chef, Python) and the ability to work across storage, compute, cloud, and application teams

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and operate enterprise storage platforms across on-prem and cloud environments.
Hands-on experience with SAN/NAS/Object storage technologies (e.g., Pure, NetApp, EMC, 3PAR, cloud-native storage).
Perform storage provisioning, migrations, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Lead and execute storage migration projects (array-to-array, on-prem to cloud, tech refresh).
Implement high availability, replication, backup, and DR strategies for storage services.
Troubleshoot complex storage-related issues impacting Linux and application workloads.

Technical Skills

DevOps & Automation

Drive automation-first approaches for infrastructure and storage operations.
Develop and maintain automation using
Ansible (playbooks, roles)
Chef (cookbooks, recipes)
Python for scripting and orchestration
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.
Automate repetitive operational tasks such as:
Storage provisioning
Server builds
Configuration enforcement
Health checks and reporting
Perform code reviews, version control, and documentation for automation assets.

Linux & Platform engineering

Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL / OEL / CentOS / Ubuntu).
Expertise in:
File systems, LVM, multipathing
Performance tuning and troubleshooting
Security hardening and patching
Support Linux-based workloads running on virtualized and bare-metal environments.
Collaborate with platform and application teams during builds, migrations, and upgrades

Cloud & Hybrid Storage

Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Hands-on knowledge of cloud storage services:
Block, File, Object storage
Cloud-native backup and DR
Design and support hybrid storage architectures across on-prem and cloud.
Optimize storage cost, performance, and scalability in cloud environments

Behavioural Competencies

Shows strong interest in learning more about the domain they work in and open to joining learning groups, peer sessions, or knowledge-sharing forums
Actively seeks mentorship opportunities and makes effective use of guidance provided
Uses available communication tools (Slack, Teams, email, etc.) effectively and follows best practices
Is open to changing direction on projects based on updated requirements or team decisions
Adapts positively to evolving priorities and business needs
Follows guidance from senior engineers to design and implement cost-effective solutions
Considers efficiency, optimization, and cost impact while making technical decisions

Who You Are

7+ years of experience in Storage, Linux, and Infrastructure Engineering roles.
Strong experience with DevOps and automation tools:
GitHub, GitHub Actions
Ansible
Chef
Python scripting
Deep Linux expertise (RHEL/OEL preferred).
Solid understanding of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB).
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

About Company

Gap Inc., commonly known as GAP, is a leading global retailer specializing in clothing, accessories, and personal care products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gap operates several brands, including Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Intermix. The company is known for its casual and stylish apparel, targeting a wide range of age groups and lifestyles. With a strong presence both online and in physical stores, Gap focuses on offering high-quality, affordable fashion while emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility in its operations.