Principal Consultant, AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

Job Description

Ready to build the future with AI
At Genpact, we don't just keep up with technology-we set the pace. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we're leading the charge. Genpact's AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we're scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies most complex challenges.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your moment.

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions - we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant, AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible for coding, testing and delivering high quality deliverables, and should be willing to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

- Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management

- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, API Gateway, and CloudFront.

- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems.

- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

- Optimize cloud resources for cost, performance, and security.

- Automation & DevOps

- Develop CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.

- Automate deployment and configuration management using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

- Implement containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).

- Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices for repeatable, scalable deployments.

- Security & Compliance

- Implement security best practices using AWS IAM, KMS, Security Groups, and Network ACLs.

- Ensure compliance with ISO, SOC, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.

- Monitor security threats using AWS GuardDuty, AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, and WAF.

- Apply zero-trust security principles and manage secure access controls.

- Monitoring & Performance Optimization

- Set up observability and monitoring using Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, Prometheus, or Grafana.

- Optimize application performance using AWS Auto Scaling, Load Balancers, and caching strategies.

- Analyze logs and troubleshoot issues using AWS CloudTrail, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk.

- Networking & Connectivity

- Design and manage VPCs, subnets, route tables, and VPN connectivity.

- Implement hybrid cloud solutions using AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN. - Optimize DNS management using Amazon Route 53.

- Disaster Recovery & Backup

- Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions using AWS Backup, S3 Versioning, and Glacier.

- Define RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) policies.

- Perform regular disaster recovery (DR) testing.

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Qualifications we seek in you

Minimum Qualifications

- BE/B Tech/MCA

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

- Strong expertise in AWS core services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

- Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes - EKS). - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Experience in monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

- Strong knowledge of AWS security best practices (IAM, KMS, Security Groups, GuardDuty). Familiarity with networking concepts (VPC, VPN, Direct Connect, Load Balancing, Route 53).

- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments (Azure, GCP, AWS Outposts). Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions).

- Familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework.

- Experience with data streaming and messaging services (Kafka, Kinesis, SNS, SQS).

- Understanding of NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB) and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).

- Experience in AI/ML workloads on AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda with AI models). Education & Certifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- AWS Certifications (Preferred):

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional

- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

- AWS Certified Security - Specialty

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

- Passion for learning and staying updated with emerging AWS technologies.

Why join Genpact
. Lead AI-first transformation - Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries
. Make an impact - Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
. Accelerate your career-Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills
. Grow with the best - Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace
. Committed to ethical AI - Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build
. Thrive in a values-driven culture - Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let's build tomorrow together.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.