Here's the job description for a Lead Engineer DevOps at Schneider Electric, reorganized into key sections:
Company Overview
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment. We're expanding our team in Gurugram, India, and are looking for a Lead Engineer DevOps to enhance our cloud capabilities and drive the integration of digital technologies in our operations.
Job Description
As a Lead Engineer DevOps at Schneider Electric, you'll be an experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure (primary cloud platform) and AWS (secondary). You'll lead a team of DevOps professionals, overseeing the design and implementation of scalable and secure cloud-based infrastructure. Your role will focus on automation, process optimization, and reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integration and operation of our systems and services.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
- Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain Azure-based infrastructure, leveraging services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Virtual Machines, and App Services.
- AWS Support: Possess a good understanding of the AWS environment to provide support in AWS to Azure migration.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep.
- Monitoring & Observability: Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and integrate with tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce best practices in cloud security, implement Azure Security Center recommendations, and manage compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).
- Apply working knowledge of security concepts including VPN, firewall, and IPtables in daily tasks.
- Automation: Automate workflows, infrastructure scaling, and backups using different automation and scripting tools.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA teams, and IT operations to streamline processes and improve deployment reliability.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve issues related to infrastructure, performance, and application integration.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for Azure and AWS configurations, workflows, and processes.
Leadership and Team
- Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.
- Serve as the point of contact between the DevOps team and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in DevOps, with at least 2 years managing a team technically.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure services like AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, and Networking.
- Experience with core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda and with different open-source tools.
- Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
- Programming/Scripting: Strong skills in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
- Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and tools like Grafana or ELK.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and IAM.
- Proficiency in Git and Git-based workflows.
- Experience in managing cloud infra on Azure/AWS for a large customer.
- Experience in migrating cloud environments from one vendor to another (AWS to Azure or vice versa) or across regions within a single vendor.
Good to Have
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep for Azure.
- Experience with Kafka for message streaming.
- Familiarity with Druid for data-intensive applications.
- Knowledge of Apache Airflow for workflow management.
Soft Skills
- Stay updated on the latest Azure and AWS developments, recommending new technologies and practices to improve operations.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and present technical concepts to a diverse set of audiences.
- Comfortable working directly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and thrive in a cross-functional environment.
- Willingness to work outside documented job description. Has a whatever is needed attitude.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent certifications.
- AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate).
- Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures.
- Knowledge of microservices and service mesh solutions.
- Familiarity with database optimization on Azure SQL or Cosmos DB.
- Prior experience in the energy sector or industrial automation is advantageous
