Sr. Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and AWS cloud infrastructure to lead the development and management of scalable, reliable, and secure systems. The successful candidate will oversee the deployment, automation, and operational health of enterprise applications, ensuring high availability and resilience while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, optimize operational processes, and influence the technical architecture for mission-critical workloads. Software Requirements Required Skills: Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Chef Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk Fundamentals of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices Preferred Skills: Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures Experience with automation of deployment pipelines and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps Knowledge of cloud security standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001) Exposure to serverless technologies like AWS Lambda or Fargate Overall Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications Automate deployment, configuration, and operational workflows to enable continuous delivery and operation Monitor system health, troubleshoot operational issues, and optimize performance across distributed environments Lead initiatives in system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning to meet evolving business needs Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to embed best practices and improve system observability Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage security controls, and coordinate regular penetration testing and audits Drive incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management activities Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and operational standards Lead effort in adopting industry best practices for reliability, security, and automation Technical Skills (By Category) Cloud Technologies & Infrastructure: Essential: AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch) Preferred: GCP, Azure, multi-cloud management Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Essential: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef Preferred: Cross-stack automation, compliance automation tools Containerization & Orchestration: Essential: Docker, Kubernetes (k8s), Helm Preferred: Istio, Service Mesh solutions Scripting & Programming: Essential: Bash, Python, PowerShell Preferred: Automation frameworks, scripting for security and compliance tasks Monitoring & Security: Essential: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch Preferred: SIEM solutions, vulnerability management tools, security benchmarks Experience Requirements 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud operations, infrastructure automation, and site reliability engineering Proven track record managing high-availability, large-scale cloud environments in enterprise or regulated industries Demonstrated expertise in automation, scripting, and CI/CD pipeline development Experience in performing incident and problem management, including root cause analysis and remediations Strong background with security standards, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance practices Prior experience with financial services infrastructure or banking environments is a plus; equivalent experience in other sectors acceptable Day-to-Day Activities Manage deployment and operational health of cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance Automate onboarding, scaling, and configuration management for cloud resources and applications Monitor system performance, conduct incident response, and execute troubleshooting for outages or performance degradation Lead infrastructure buildouts, migrations, and upgrades with minimal disruption Implement security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure GDPR, PCI DSS, or other compliance standards are met Collaborate closely with development teams on infrastructure requirements, security best practices, and automation strategies Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Identify opportunities for process automation and system reliability improvements Conduct regular reviews of system metrics, logs, and health dashboards, and adjust operations accordingly Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent are strongly preferred Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and high-availability system management Professional Competencies Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and incident management skills Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication abilities Demonstrated leadership in implementing automation and reliability best practices Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under tight deadlines Continuous learner with a growth mindset and adaptability to evolving technologies Proactive in adopting emerging tools and industry standards to improve system resilience and operational efficiency Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.