AWS Devops Engineer III - Pune/Bangalore/Delhi

India - Remote
Public Cloud - Offerings and Delivery – Cloud Infra Services /
Full - Time /
On-site
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Job Description: 
As an L4 AWS Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level technical support for complex AWS-based solutions. You will lead critical incident response, architect solutions, and drive strategic initiatives related to AWS. 


Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Opsera. 
    • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CloudFormation. 
    • Administer and optimize key AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and IAM. 
    • Strengthen security by implementing best practices for IAM, encryption, and network security (VPC, Security Groups, WAF, NACLs, etc.). 
    • Design, configure, and maintain AWS networking components such as VPCs, Subnets, Route53, Transit Gateway, and Security Groups. 
    • Perform cost optimization by analyzing AWS usage patterns and implementing efficiency strategies. 
    • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues in a production environment. 
    • Design and implement scalable cloud solutions using AWS services. 
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud infrastructure with business goals. 
    • Ensure high levels of security and compliance within AWS environments. 
    • Develop automation scripts using Python and AWS Lambda for routine operational tasks. 
    • Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams as needed. 

    •  Strategic Planning: 
    • Develop strategies for cloud adoption, migration, and multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud operations. 
    • Align AWS solutions with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.

    • Architecture Leadership: 
    • Design and oversee the implementation of large-scale, enterprise-level architectures. 
    • Provide input for technology roadmaps and long-term AWS adoption plans. 

    • Cluster Management and Operations 
    • Design, deploy, and manage scalable and highly available EKS clusters. 
    • Manage Kubernetes objects like Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, ConfigMaps, and Secrets. 
    • Implement and manage Kubernetes resource scheduling, scaling, and lifecycle management. 

    • Automation and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) 
    • Automate the provisioning of EKS clusters and associated AWS resources using Terraform or CloudFormation. 
    • Develop and maintain Helm charts for consistent application deployments. 
    • Implement GitOps workflows using tools like ArgoCD or FluxCD for continuous delivery. 

    • Innovation: 
    • Evaluate and implement emerging AWS technologies (e.g., AI/ML services, serverless architectures). 
    • Promote the use of containers (ECS, EKS) and microservices for modern application delivery. 

    • Governance & Compliance: 
    • Establish cloud governance policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. 
    • Lead audits and manage compliance for PCI, HIPAA, and other industry requirements. 

    • Incident Resolution Leadership: 
    • Act as the final escalation point for critical incidents and outages. 
    • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and define preventive measures for recurring issues. 

    • Mentorship & Training: 
    • Mentor junior engineers and lead training programs on AWS best practices. 
    • Represent the Managed Services team in client discussions and stakeholder presentations. 

    • Collaboration: 
    • Partner with DevOps, product, and leadership teams to ensure seamless service delivery. 
    • Act as a liaison between the Managed Services team and AWS account managers. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Technical Skills: 
    •  Expertise in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Opsera, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline. 
    • Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation. 
    • Knowledge of AWS networking, including VPCs, Route53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Load Balancers, and firewalls. 
    • Proficiency in security best practices, IAM policies, encryption, and compliance standards.  
    •  Deep understanding of AWS core services and advanced features. 
    •  Strong expertise in AWS automation, scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell), and CLI. 
    •  Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and other infrastructure-as-code tools. 
    •  Knowledge of AWS security best practices, identity and access management, and networking. 
    •  Capacity Planning: Analyze future resource needs and plan capacity accordingly. 
    •  Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. 
    •  Migration and Modernization: Lead large-scale migration and modernization projects. 
    •  Cost Optimization: Implement cost-saving strategies and optimize resource utilization. 

    •  Soft Skills: 
    •   Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
    •   Strong leadership and communication skills. 
    •   Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
    •   Customer-focused approach. 

    •  Certifications (Preferred): 
    •   AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional 
    •   AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional 
    •   AWS Certified Security - Specialty 
    •   Additional advanced certifications as needed 
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