JOB DESCRIPTION

Powering the world's payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem - globally, and you power ACI. You'll innovate, collaborate, and grow - in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success. ACIers - in all roles and levels - are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

As a Systems Engineer-Cloud in Pune, you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world's payments ecosystem!

JOB PURPOSE

The Cloud Engineer independently provisions and manages cloud infrastructure, develops infrastructure as code, and implements security and networking controls. This mid-level position focuses on building reliable cloud environments, driving automation, and mentoring junior cloud engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Independently provision and manage cloud infrastructure and services
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable, version-controlled deployments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and deployment
Implement automation to reduce manual effort and improve deployment efficiency
Contribute to cloud environment optimization and capacity planning

Security, Networking & Compliance

Implement cloud security controls and compliance guardrails across environments
Configure and maintain cloud networking including connectivity, routing, and access policies
Support identity and access management implementations
Participate in security reviews and vulnerability remediation
Contribute to cloud cost monitoring and optimization efforts

Collaboration & Mentorship

Mentor junior cloud engineers on tools, processes, and best practices
Collaborate with Cloud Architects on translating designs into production infrastructure
Participate in architectural reviews and contribute technical input
Share knowledge through documentation updates and team discussions

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
Equivalent experience (4+ years) may substitute for degree

Experience

6+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering or DevOps
Proven track record of independently managing cloud infrastructure
Experience implementing security controls and networking configurations
Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency with cloud platform services and infrastructure
Solid infrastructure as code skills for defining and managing cloud environments
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure
Working knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance practices
Strong networking knowledge including connectivity, routing, and load balancing
Proficient scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
Understanding of cloud cost management and optimization techniques

Professional Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
Cloud platform certifications (associate or professional level)
Familiarity with container orchestration and microservices infrastructure
Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid work model (3 days in-office)
Minimal travel required occasional team meetings or training
Standard business hours with occasional extended hours for deployments or incident.

Core Capabilities:

We seek colleagues who embody our core capabilities - these shape our culture and enable us to make a meaningful impact together:

Ensure Accountability:holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Drives Results:consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Customer Focus:building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Cultivate Innovation:creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Collaborates:building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Courage:stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package-all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at

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