AWS DevOps Engineer

About Position: We are seeking a DevOps Lead to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps practices across a multi-application cloud environment. The role will span AWS DevOps with a strong focus on automation, Kubernetes, and deployment reliability. Role: AWS DevOps Engineer Location: All Persistent Locations Experience: 7 to 12 Years Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: An AWS DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automated pipelines and cloud infrastructure that accelerate software delivery on Amazon Web Services. In this role, you'll primarily focus on automation, reliability, and security across the entire software development lifecycle. Build and Manage CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS services like Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy, and third-party tools like Jenkins to automate the process from code commit to production deployment. Ensure the pipelines enable rapid, reliable, and secure software releases. Deploy and Manage Cloud Infrastructure (IaC): Automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources (like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Ensure infrastructure is scalable, secure, and highly available by implementing configurations like auto-scaling and load balancing. Ensure System Observability and Reliability: Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting using AWS services like CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Prometheus/Grafana to track application and infrastructure performance. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Foster DevOps Culture and Security: Integrate security practices ("DevSecOps") into the CI/CD pipeline, including vulnerability scanning and secrets management (e.g., using AWS Secrets Manager). Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, optimize resource utilization, and promote a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement. Expertise You’ll Bring: Cloud AWS (primary), Azure (secondary) Troubleshooting experience CICD - Jenkins (CloudBees) Troubleshooting pipelines execution. reconfiguration as required (no need to have experience on writing new pipelines) Infra as a code Terraform Containers Docker Kubernetes (cluster management and apps deployment) Configuration management Executing Ansible playbook (not writing) Cloud Networking Overall concept of networking in cloud, firewall, routing design troubleshooting skills Observantly (grafana stack) Tools (Sonatype -Repository, Nexus IQ, Nexus Firewall, SBCOM Manager), Wiz Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Annual health check-ups Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”