Job Description

Position: AWS DevOps Lead Engineer
Location: Kochi

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Lead Engineer to drive our DevOps transformation across AWS and multi-cloud environments. Youll lead CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and cloud-native engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement enterprise-wide DevOps strategy and CI/CD standards.

• Architect end-to-end pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.

• Build IaC frameworks using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.

• Lead Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) design, deployment, and security.

• Drive automation for provisioning, monitoring, and incident management.

• Integrate DevSecOps practices including SAST/DAST, compliance-as-code, and secrets management.

• Mentor teams, promote best practices, and ensure operational excellence.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 4+ years in AWS-focused roles

• Hands-on expertise in Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes

• Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and cloud monitoring tools.

• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, and cloud security.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Certifications (Mandatory):

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

• CKA or CKAD (Kubernetes certification)

Preferred:

• Additional AWS or Kubernetes certifications (CKS, Architect Pro).

• Experience with GitOps (ArgoCD/FluxCD), FinOps, and serverless automation.