Lead Cloud Engineer - AWS
Presidio · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job highlights
- Lead cloud architecture and design discussions.
- Implement and automate AWS infrastructure.
- Utilize IaC and configuration management tools.
- Work with microservices and Kubernetes.
- Drive DevOps and CI/CD practices.
About the role
Presidio Lead Engineer - AWS
Presidio is at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.
Role Description
As a Presidio Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading architecture and design discussions with architects and clients. You will leverage your strong working knowledge of public cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), to drive innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design discussions with clients and internal teams.
- Implement and automate infrastructure on cloud platforms using strong scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, Ruby).
- Utilize configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack) for efficient infrastructure management.
- Manage infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Support application development teams in designing and automating cloud infrastructure.
- Maintain and enhance existing cloud environments, focusing on automation, stability, availability, and security.
- Configure and manage microservices using container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Apply DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Required Skills And Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of overall experience.
- Strong working knowledge of AWS.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Ruby.
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Skills And Professional Experience
- AWS with Scripting (Python/Ruby/Groovy/Java/JavaScript)
- AWS Certifications (SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, Developer).
- Kubernetes experience, including provisioning and management.
- Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, RedHat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).
- Automation experience (IaC, Configuration Management, CI/CD).
- Automation Certifications (RedHat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, HashiCorp Terraform Certified Associate, Certified Jenkins Engineer).
- Proficiency in Groovy scripting, pipeline, and shared libraries development.
Your Future at Presidio
Join Presidio and become part of a culture of trailblazers who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, you’ll shape the future by harnessing Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, and driving data-driven transformation.
About Presidio
Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries, with a long history in traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. We fill gaps, remove hurdles, optimize costs, and reduce risk. Our expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights, and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally.
Presidio is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Key skills/competency
- AWS
- Cloud Engineering
- Lead Engineer
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Ansible
Skills & topics
- Lead Cloud Engineer
- AWS
- Cloud Engineering
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Ansible
- Cloud Automation
- Microservices
- Shell Scripting
- Configuration Management
- Presidio
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS, DevOps, IaC, and Python skills.
- Showcase project experience: Detail your contributions to cloud automation and microservices.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on AWS services, Terraform, and Kubernetes concepts.
- Demonstrate leadership: Emphasize your experience leading architecture and design discussions.
- Research Presidio: Understand their focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation.
Technical preparation
Master AWS services and their integrations.,Practice Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.,Build projects using Python or Shell scripting.,Familiarize with Kubernetes and CI/CD tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex cloud architecture you designed.,How do you handle disagreements on technical direction?,Tell me about a time you automated a tedious task.,How do you stay updated with cloud technologies?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Lead Cloud Engineer AWS role at Presidio?
- The Lead Cloud Engineer AWS role at Presidio requires strong expertise in AWS, cloud automation with scripting languages like Python or Ruby, configuration management tools such as Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices including CI/CD is also crucial.
- What level of experience is expected for this Lead Cloud Engineer AWS position?
- Presidio is seeking candidates with an overall of 6+ years of experience for the Lead Cloud Engineer AWS position. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is also required.
- Does Presidio offer opportunities for professional development in cloud technologies?
- Yes, Presidio values continuous improvement and innovation. The role involves maintaining and enhancing existing cloud environments, with an emphasis on automation and security, suggesting ample opportunities to grow your cloud expertise.
- What is the work environment like at Presidio for a Lead Cloud Engineer?
- Presidio fosters a culture of 'trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators' who push boundaries. The environment encourages innovation in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, allowing you to shape the future.
- Are there specific AWS certifications that are preferred for this role?
- While not strictly required, Presidio prefers candidates with AWS certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or AWS Certified Developer – Associate. Professional or Specialty certifications are also highly regarded.
- How important is experience with Kubernetes for the Lead Cloud Engineer AWS role?
- Experience with microservices configuration and management via container orchestration like Kubernetes is considered a plus for this role. Hands-on experience in provisioning and managing Kubernetes clusters is highly valued.
- What kind of projects will a Lead Cloud Engineer at Presidio typically work on?
- A Lead Cloud Engineer at Presidio will be involved in leading architecture and design discussions, automating infrastructure on cloud platforms, supporting application teams, and ensuring the continuous improvement and security of cloud environments. This can include working with cutting-edge AI solutions and next-gen infrastructure.
- What is Presidio's stance on diversity and inclusion for this role?
- Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates and aims to attract top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. They encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.