AWS DevOps Engneer

Taxmann Publications; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxmann Publications is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our Delhi-based infrastructure team. You will design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS, drive automation, and mentor junior engineers. Exposure to Azure is a plus as we explore multi‑cloud options.

You will architect core services, build CI/CD pipelines, implement IaC with Terraform and CloudFormation, and ensure secure, scalable, highly available systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on AWS experience in production.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control.
• Experience with IaC tools Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Hands-on with Linux/Windows server administration.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Azure exposure or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS infrastructure for scalability and security.
• Architect and manage core AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments.
• Implement IaC using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Set up monitoring and logging with CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog.
• Enforce security practices including IAM policies and network controls.
• Lead troubleshooting and post-incident reviews.
• Drive cost optimization and high availability strategies.
• Containerize apps and manage Docker/ECS/EKS orchestration.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Python scripting

Linux/Windows administration

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

CloudWatch

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

ECS/EKS

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with around 4 years of hands‑on experience to join our infrastructure/DevOps team. The ideal candidate will independently design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS, drive automation initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with cross‑functional teams to build scalable, secure, and highly available systems. Exposure to Azure is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS


• Architect and manage core AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Route 53, and CloudFront


• Build, own, and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to enable fast and reliable deployments


• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform / AWS CloudFormation


• Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.)


• Implement and enforce security best practices including IAM policies, security groups, NACLs, KMS, Secrets Manager, and compliance standards


• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for infrastructure, deployment, and production incidents


• Drive backup, disaster recovery, high‑availability, and cost‑optimization strategies (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, right‑sizing)


• Containerize applications and manage orchestration using Docker, ECS, and/or Kubernetes (EKS)


• Automate repetitive operational tasks through scripting and tooling


• Support any hybrid or multi‑cloud initiatives involving Azure services, where applicable


• Mentor junior engineers and review their work, providing technical guidance


• Collaborate with development, QA, security, and product teams to support and streamline application deployments


• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture, configurations, processes, and runbooks


• Participate in on‑call rotations and incident response as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)


• 4+ years of hands‑on experience working with AWS cloud services in a production environment


• Strong expertise in core AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, Route 53, ELB/ALB, Auto Scaling


• Solid understanding of networking concepts (subnets, routing, security groups, load balancers, VPNs, VPC peering, Direct Connect)


• Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation


• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation


• Proven experience with Linux and/or Windows server administration


• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based version control, and branching strategies


• Solid experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or EKS/Kubernetes)


• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet) is a plus


• Application Server Management strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancers, Nginx, Apache, etc.


• Ability to independently read, interpret AWS documentation, and troubleshoot complex issues


• Experience with cost optimization, security audits, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC2) is a plus


• AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional) preferred

Good to Have

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services (Virtual Machines, VNets, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure AD/Entra ID, AKS)


• Experience with multi‑cloud or hybrid‑cloud environments


• Familiarity with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep


• Any Azure certification (AZ‑104, AZ‑400, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making ability


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members


• Proactive, ownership‑driven approach to infrastructure and incident management


• Strong collaboration skills in a cross‑functional, team‑oriented environment


• High attention to detail with a focus on reliability and scalability