Cloud Engineer

JD For Senior Cloud Engineer

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Linux)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), Python development, and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will contribute hands-on to complex software solutions, perform peer code reviews, and help drive engineering best practices. You will work independently on critical components while providing technical guidance and reviewing code for team members.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Contribution

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components using Python in Linux environments.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop automation scripts, microservices, and system integrations leveraging modern DevOps practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud or on-premises environments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.

Code Review & Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Champion clean code principles, maintainability, and testability in all deliverables.
• Help define and enforce team coding standards, review guidelines, and documentation practices.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product Management) to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in containerization, cloud-native development, and Python programming.
• Participate in design discussions, architecture reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automation.
• Propose and implement improvements to development workflows, code quality, and operational reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud infrastructure, containerization, and Python development.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on Python and Linux.
• Containerization: Expert-level experience with Dockerbuilding, deploying, and troubleshooting containers.
• Orchestration: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring, troubleshooting). Exposure to tools such as Ansible and Molecule.
• Linux: Proficiency in Linux system programming, shell scripting, and OS-level debugging. Proven ability to perform detailed peer code reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and modern branching workflows.
• CI/CD: Experience with build, test, and deployment automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Helm).
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals as applied to containers and distributed systems.
• Previous experience in a code reviewer or technical lead capacity.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to mentor and support peers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or in a team.

JD For Cloud Architect:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Cloud Architect with strong expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on AWS. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and software development best practices. This role involves working closely with development and operations teams to build cloud-native applications, optimize cloud infrastructure, and implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect & Design:

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS.

• Develop cloud architectures that align with business objectives and security best practices.

• Provide technical leadership in cloud adoption, migration, and optimization strategies.

• Cloud Infrastructure & Automation:

• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, RDS, and Cognito.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS SAM, AWS CDK, or Terraform.

• Optimize performance, cost, and security of cloud-based applications.

• Software Development & Deployment:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python.

• Work on frontend applications using React (TypeScript) (nice-to-have).

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure best practices in cloud-native application development.

• CI/CD & DevOps:

• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

• Implement best practices for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning for cloud applications.

• Security & Compliance:

• Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

• Implement IAM policies, VPC configurations, and data encryption strategies.
• Monitor cloud environments for security vulnerabilities and address incidents proactively.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6 to 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, software development, or DevOps.
• Hands-on experience building production applications on AWS using services like Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, RDS, and Cognito.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS SAM, AWS CDK, or Terraform.
• Proficiency in server-side development with Python.
• Experience with frontend development using React (TypeScript) (nice-to-have).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Git-based tools (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud security best practices and IAM policies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or similar certifications.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).