Position: AWS DevOps Lead Engineer
Location: Kochi
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced
DevOps Lead Engineer to drive our DevOps transformation across AWS and multi-cloud environments. Youll lead CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and cloud-native engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement enterprise-wide DevOps strategy and CI/CD standards.
- Architect end-to-end pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.
- Build IaC frameworks using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
- Lead Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) design, deployment, and security.
- Drive automation for provisioning, monitoring, and incident management.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices including SAST/DAST, compliance-as-code, and secrets management.
- Mentor teams, promote best practices, and ensure operational excellence.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 4+ years in AWS-focused roles.
- Hands-on expertise in Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes.
- Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and cloud monitoring tools.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, and cloud security.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Certifications (Mandatory):
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- CKA or CKAD (Kubernetes certification)
Preferred:
- Additional AWS or Kubernetes certifications (CKS, Architect Pro).
- Experience with GitOps (ArgoCD/FluxCD), FinOps, and serverless automation.
