EverestDX - Cloud Automation Engineer - CI/CD Pipeline

Description
We are looking for a skilled and visionary Lead Cloud Automation Engineer to drive automation initiatives, lead a high-performing engineering team, and support the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud-based solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with experience in automation development, cloud architecture, CI/CD practices, and continuous innovation.

This role requires a strong understanding of public cloud environments, Python-based automation, and the ability to stay current with emerging technologies and cloud releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Automation Leadership :
• Lead, mentor, and guide the cloud automation team, ensuring efficient task execution and continuous skill development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and early adoption of new cloud features and

industry best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation strategies and deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Cloud Architecture & Product Management :
• Maintain at least one cloud solutions architect certification (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Review and evaluate new cloud releases and capabilities to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Plan and oversee cloud product upgrades, maintenance cycles, and performance enhancements.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with architectural standards, security policies, and governance frameworks.
• Automation Development :
• Design, develop, and implement automation scripts, workflows, and tools using Python and cloud-native services.
• Create reusable frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management,

monitoring, and operational tasks.

• Automate product lifecycle tasks such as deployments, patches, scaling, and validations.
• Integrate automation with cloud services like Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure ARM/Bicep, or GCP Deployment Manager.
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration :
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, validation, and deployment.
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate automation scripts into release workflows and orchestration tools.
• Ensure seamless integration with version control (Git), artifact management, IaC tools, and cloud-native DevOps services.
• Cloud Operations & Innovation :
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, cost, reliability, and security issues; recommend proactive improvements.
• Lead incident troubleshooting related to automation, infrastructure, and cloud platform changes.
• Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate new cloud technologies or automation tools.
• Document processes, architecture designs, runbooks, and operational playbooks.

Required Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms :

Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider :

i. AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Must hold at least one Solutions Architect Certification (Associate or Professional level

preferred).

• Automation & Programming :
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation and scripting.
• Experience building IaC (Infrastructure as Code) solutions using : i. Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, or similar tools.
• Experience in cloud-native automation (Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions).
• DevOps & CI/CD :
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as : i. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI.
• Experience with containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Knowledge of Git workflows and repository management.
• Cloud Engineering & Operations :
• Experience in cloud security, monitoring, logging, and cost optimization.
• Understanding of networking, virtualization, load balancing, IAM, and cloud governance.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for cloud infrastructure and automation tools.

Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities

• Strong leadership, team mentoring, and people management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for learning, innovation, and adopting new technologies early.
• Strong planning, documentation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

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