Job Description

Cloud / DevOps Engineer would lead the implementation, automation, and operational reliability of cloud-native and DevOps solutions across Azure environments, with awareness of equivalent AWS patterns where required. The role would involve transformation of MVP applications into production-grade, multi-tenant SaaS platforms by enabling cloud-native deployment architecture—driving database migration support, containerized deployments on Azure, secure identity and access management, CI/CD pipeline implementation, observability setup, environment consistency, and performance optimization for scalable operations.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Implementation

Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions primarily on Azure.
Drive adoption of PaaS, managed services, and container-based deployment models.
Enable deployment architecture using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, Key Vault, and Entra ID / AAD.
Establish cloud governance, environment consistency, access control, and cost optimization practices.

Containerization & Platform Engineering

Design and implement container-based application deployment using Docker.
Build and optimize Docker Compose setups for multi-service environments and multi-stage builds for secure, lightweight images.
Support deployment using orchestration services such as Kubernetes (AKS / EKS awareness) or Azure Container Apps.
Improve platform consistency, portability, and deployment repeatability.

CI/CD & DevOps Transformation

Architect and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps.
Enable automated builds, testing, and deployment with multi-stage environment promotion.
Support deployment strategies such as blue-green, canary, or rolling updates.
Improve release reliability, deployment speed, and operational maturity.

Reliability, Observability & Operations

Implement observability using structured logging, distributed tracing, dashboards, and APM tooling.
Enable health checks, readiness validation, alerting, incident response readiness, and SLO-based monitoring.
Support resilience mechanisms including retries, graceful degradation, and fault-aware deployment patterns.

Security & DevSecOps

Implement secure DevOps practices including secret management, identity and role-based access controls, and pipeline-integrated security scans.
Ensure secure configuration and alignment with enterprise standards for cloud delivery and operations.

Performance & Scalability

Support performance strategies including caching, autoscaling, deployment tuning, and environment optimization.
Assist with provisioning and managing Redis / distributed cache services where applicable.
Enable scalable deployment patterns for growing user demand and system load.
Required Technical Skills
Docker / Containers | Advanced — Compose, multi-stage builds, image hardening, container deployment
Azure Cloud | Proficient — App Service, Functions, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Entra ID / AAD
CI/CD | Advanced — GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps; automated testing and staged deployments
Git | Advanced — branching strategies, PR workflows, repository governance
Cluster Provisioning & Management | Proficient — Kubernetes / AKS / container orchestration awareness
Monitoring & Operations | Proficient — Azure Monitor, App Insights, dashboards, alerts, logs
Security & Automation | Proficient — secrets, identity, access control, scanning, IaC awareness

Required Experience

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Cloud / DevOps engineering.
Proven experience in enabling cloud-native deployment practices for enterprise or SaaS applications.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and environment promotion strategies.
Experience supporting containerized deployments and modern cloud-hosted applications.
Experience with observability, operational monitoring, and incident-supporting platform practices.
Exposure to secure DevOps practices, secrets management, and identity-based access controls.
Experience improving deployment reliability, automation, and operational consistency across environments.

Preferred (Not Required)

Exposure to MVP-to-production modernization programs.
Experience with Terraform / Bicep / infrastructure-as-code tooling.
Exposure to SaaS multi-tenancy, API gateways, or cloud platform hardening.
Experience in consultancy, infrastructure, or engineering sector platforms.
Exposure to AI-assisted engineering productivity tooling.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform operations.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer