
Cloud Engineering / Ops Lead – AWS Application Support
at IT Services & Staffing Solutions Industry
REVIEW CRITERIA:
MANDATORY:
- Strong Hands-On AWS Cloud Engineering / DevOps Profile
- Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 12+ years of experience in AWS Cloud Engineering / Cloud Operations / Application Support
- Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have strong hands-on experience supporting AWS production environments (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, ALB, CloudWatch)
- Mandatory (Infrastructure as a code): Must have hands-on Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform in production environments
- Mandatory (AWS Networking): Strong understanding of AWS networking and connectivity (VPC design, routing, NAT, load balancers, hybrid connectivity basics)
- Mandatory (Cost Optimization): Exposure to cost optimization and usage tracking in AWS environments
- Mandatory (Core Skills): Experience handling monitoring, alerts, incident management, and root cause analysis
- Mandatory (Soft Skills): Strong communication skills and stakeholder coordination skills
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a hands-on AWS Cloud Engineer to support day-to-day cloud operations, automation, and reliability of AWS environments. This role works closely with the Cloud Operations Lead, DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure stable, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate and support AWS production environments across multiple accounts
- Manage infrastructure using Terraform and support CI/CD pipelines
- Support Amazon EKS clusters, upgrades, scaling, and troubleshooting
- Build and manage Docker images and push to Amazon ECR
- Monitor systems using CloudWatch and third-party tools; respond to incidents
- Support AWS networking (VPCs, NAT, Transit Gateway, VPN/DX)
- Assist with cost optimization, tagging, and governance standards
- Automate operational tasks using Python, Lambda, and Systems Manager
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Strong hands-on AWS experience (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, ALB, CloudWatch)
- Experience with Terraform and Git-based workflows
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes / EKS
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Scripting experience in Python or Bash
- Understanding of monitoring, incident management, and cloud security basics
NICE TO HAVE:
- AWS Associate-level certifications
- Experience with Karpenter, Prometheus, New Relic
- Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization practices

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Requirements
Core skills:
● Strong background in Linux / Unix Administration and
troubleshooting
● Experience with AWS (ideally including some of the following:
VPC, Lambda, EC2, Elastic Cache, Route53, SNS, Cloudwatch,
Cloudfront, Redshift, Open search, ELK etc.)
● Experience with Infra Automation and Orchestration tools
including Terraform, Packer, Helm, Ansible.
● Hands on Experience on container technologies like Docker,
Kubernetes/EKS, Gitlab and Jenkins as Pipeline.
● Experience in one or more of Groovy, Perl, Python, Go or
scripting experience in Shell.
● Good understanding of with Continuous Integration(CI) and
Continuous Deployment(CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins,
FlexCD, ArgoCD, Spinnaker etc
● Working knowledge of key value stores, database technologies
(SQL and NoSQL), Mongo, mySQL
● Experience with application monitoring tools like Prometheus,
Grafana, APM tools like NewRelic, Datadog, Pinpoint
● Good exposure on middleware components like ELK, Redis, Kafka
and IOT based systems including Redis, NewRelic, Akamai,
Apache / Nginx, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus etc
Good to have:
● Prior experience in Logistics, Payment and IOT based applications
● Experience in unmanaged mongoDB cluster, automations &
operations, analytics
● Write procedures for backup and disaster recovery
Core Experience
● 3-5 years of hands-on DevOps experience
● 2+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience
● 3+ years of Cloud Platform experience with special focus on
Lambda, R53, SNS, Cloudfront, Cloudwatch, Elastic Beanstalk,
RDS, Open Search, EC2, Security tools
● 2+ years of scripting experience in Python/Go, shell
● 2+ years of familiarity with CI/CD, Git, IaC, Monitoring, and
Logging tools
We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Python with proven leadership capabilities to optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results.
Key Responsibilities
- Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead 3-4 operations professionals and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders
- DevOps automation & deployment - Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes and system optimization
- Technical excellence & standards - Drive code reviews, establish development standards, ensure regional consistency with DevOps practices, and maintain technical documentation
- System operations & performance - Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security while managing day-to-day operations
- Incident management & troubleshooting - Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems
- Strategic technical leadership - Make infrastructure decisions, identify operational requirements, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices
- Reporting & continuous improvement - Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership while actively contributing to DevOps process improvements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.
- Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.
- Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Proficient in using Git for version control.
Good to Have
- Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring and alerting systems
- Backend and/or frontend development experience for operational tooling
- Previous experience working in a trading firm or financial services environment
- Knowledge of database management and SQL
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of network protocols and system administration
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a team that hustles—plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits—just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.
Here’s what we offer:
💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you’re worth.
🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.
🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
📚 Annual Education Stipend – Take any external course, bootcamp, or certification that makes you better at your craft.
🏋️ Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.
We work hard, play hard, and grow together. Join us.
(P.S. We hire for talent, not pedigree—but if you’ve worked at a top tech co or fintech startup, we’d love to hear how you’ve shipped great products.)
We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps/Cloud Engineer with over 6 years of experience in infrastructure automation, cloud platforms, networking, and security. If you are passionate about designing scalable systems and love solving complex cloud and DevOps challenges—this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, Terraform, and Ansible
- Automate provisioning and orchestration workflows for cloud and hybrid environments
- Manage and optimize deployments on AWS, Azure, and GCP for high availability and cost efficiency
- Troubleshoot and implement advanced network architectures including VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and routing protocols
- Implement and enforce security best practices: IAM, encryption, compliance, and vulnerability management
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve CI/CD workflows and system observability
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native systems
- Expertise in Helm, Terraform, and Kubernetes
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure
- Solid understanding of networking, firewall configurations, and security protocols
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
- Strong problem-solving skills and a performance-first mindset
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure across diverse industries
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
- Flexible hybrid work model – work from anywhere while staying connected
- Opportunity to take ownership and lead critical DevOps initiatives
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our team on a permanent work-from-home basis.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain infrastructure using Ansible.
- Write Ansible playbooks.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage GitLab repositories.
- Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
- Ensure security and compliance.
- Document best practices.
Qualifications:
- Proven DevOps experience.
- Expertise with Ansible and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficient with GitLab.
- Strong scripting skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Regards,
Aishwarya M
Associate HR
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Statistics or related technical field or
equivalent practical experience. Relevant experience of at least 3 years in lieu of above if from a
different stream of education.
• Well-versed in DevOps principals & practices and hands-on DevOps
tool-chain integration experience: Release Orchestration & Automation, Source Code & Build
Management, Code Quality & Security Management, Behavior Driven Development, Test Driven
Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, and
Operational Monitoring & Management; extra points if you can demonstrate your knowledge with
working examples.
• Hands-on experience with demonstrable working experience with DevOps tools
and platforms viz., Slack, Jira, GIT, Jenkins, Code Quality & Security Plugins, Maven, Artifactory,
Terraform, Ansible/Chef/Puppet, Spinnaker, Tekton, StackStorm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK,
PagerDuty, VictorOps, etc.
• Well-versed in Virtualization & Containerization; must demonstrate
experience in technologies such as Kubernetes, Istio, Docker, OpenShift, Anthos, Oracle VirtualBox,
Vagrant, etc.
• Well-versed in AWS and/or Azure or and/or Google Cloud; must demonstrate
experience in at least FIVE (5) services offered under AWS and/or Azure or and/or Google Cloud in
any categories: Compute or Storage, Database, Networking & Content Delivery, Management &
Governance, Analytics, Security, Identity, & Compliance (or) equivalent demonstratable Cloud
Platform experience.
• Well-versed with demonstrable working experience with API Management,
API Gateway, Service Mesh, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection & Encryption, tools &
platforms.
• Hands-on programming experience in either core Java and/or Python and/or JavaScript
and/or Scala; freshers passing out of college or lateral movers into IT must be able to code in
languages they have studied.
• Well-versed with Storage, Networks and Storage Networking basics
which will enable you to work in a Cloud environment.
• Well-versed with Network, Data, and
Application Security basics which will enable you to work in a Cloud as well as Business
Applications / API services environment.
• Extra points if you are certified in AWS and/or Azure
and/or Google Cloud.
Role – Devops
Experience 3 – 6 Years
Roles & Responsibilities –
- 3-6 years of experience in deploying and managing highly scalable fault resilient systems
- Strong experience in container orchestration and server automation tools such as Kubernetes, Google Container Engine, Docker Swarm, Ansible, Terraform
- Strong experience with Linux-based infrastructures, Linux/Unix administration, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- Strong experience with databases such as MySQL, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, Redis, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Groovy, Bash.
- Experience in configuring CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis.
- Proficient in technologies such as Docker, Kafka, Raft and Vagrant
- Experience in implementing queueing services such as RabbitMQ, Beanstalkd, Amazon SQS and knowledge in ElasticStack is a plus.
Requirements:-
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering,Software Engineering or a relevant field.
- Strong experience with Windows/Linux-based infrastructures, Linux/Unix administration.
- knowledge of Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Xray, Ansible, Windows and .Net. as their Core Skill.
- Strong experience with databases such as SQL, MS SQL, MySQL, NoSQL.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Shell Scripting /Python/ PHP/Groovy, Bash.
- Experience with project management and workflow tools such as Agile, Jira / WorkFront etc.
- Experience with open-source technologies and cloud services.
- Experience in working with Puppet or Chef for automation and configuration.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management.
- Experience in a DevOps Engineer role (or similar role)
- AExperience in software development and infrastructure development is a plus
Job Specifications:-
- Building and maintaining tools, solutions and micro services associated with deployment and our operations platform, ensuring that all meet our customer service standards and reduce errors.
- Actively troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing and production, catching and solving issues before launch.
- Test our system integrity, implemented designs, application developments and other processes related to infrastructure, making improvements as needed
- Deploy product updates as required while implementing integrations when they arise.
- Automate our operational processes as needed, with accuracy and in compliance with our security requirements.
- Specifying, documenting and developing new product features, and writing automating scripts. Manage code deployments, fixes, updates and related processes.
- Work with open-source technologies as needed.
- Work with CI and CD tools, and source control such as GIT and SVN.
- Lead the team through development and operations.
- Offer technical support where needed, developing software for our back-end systems.
- Experience in implementing DevOps practices and DevOps-tools in areas like CI/CD using Jenkins environment automation, and release automation, virtualization, infra as a code or metrics tracking.
- Hands on experience in DevOps tools configuration in different environments.
- Strong knowledge of working with DevOps design patterns, processes and best practices
- Hand-on experience in Setting up Build pipelines.
- Prior working experience in system administration or architecture in Windows or Linux.
- Must have experience in GIT (BitBucket, GitHub, GitLab)
- Hands-on experience on Jenkins pipeline scripting.
- Hands-on knowledge in one scripting language (Nant, Perl, Python, Shell or PowerShell)
- Configuration level skills in tools like SonarQube (or similar tools) and Artifactory.
- Expertise on Virtual Infrastructure (VMWare or VirtualBox or QEMU or KVM or Vagrant) and environment automation/provisioning using SaltStack/Ansible/Puppet/Chef
- Deploying, automating, maintaining and managing Azure cloud based production systems including monitoring capacity.
- Good to have experience in migrating code repositories from one source control to another.
- Hands-on experience in Docker container and orchestration based deployments like Kubernetes, Service Fabric, Docker swarm.
- Must have good communication skills and problem solving skills











