Cloud and Terraform Engineer II

Wadhwani AI; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Wellness Program

Maternity Benefit

Travel Reimbursement

Unlimited Leave Policy

Job summary

Wadhwani AI in Delhi is seeking a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Terraform for infrastructure automation, excellent skills in designing scalable cloud architectures, and hands-on experience with GCP and AWS. This role involves managing cloud infrastructure, automating provisioning, and ensuring system security. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, wellness programs, and unlimited leave policies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience specializing in Terraform-based infrastructure automation on GCP and AWS.
• Strong expertise in designing scalable cloud architectures.
• Hands-on experience in building end-to-end IaC pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and management of infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Linux systems

CI/CD tools

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Security controls

Job description

Wadhwani AI is a non‑profit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Gates Foundation, Google.org and Walmart. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

Job Description

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with at least 3 years of experience specializing in Terraform‑based infrastructure automation on GCP and AWS. Strong expertise in designing scalable cloud architectures, managing Linux systems, and implementing secure, compliant environments.

Hands‑on experience in building end‑to‑end IaC pipelines, multi‑environment deployments, and cloud‑native infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. Adept at improving operational efficiency, enforcing security controls, and supporting high‑availability production environments.

Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (must‑have, strong proficiency required)

Create reusable Terraform modules and enforce best practices across environments.

Automate provisioning, scaling, and management of infrastructure

Work on networking, IAM, security, and cost optimization in GCP

Collaborate with engineering teams to design cloud‑native architectures

Monitor system performance, reliability, and security.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform (advanced level)
• Deep understanding of GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, IAM, Cloud Storage, etc.)
• Experience with infrastructure automation and provisioning
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and access controls
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Linux systems and scripting (Bash/Python)

Security & Privacy Operations

• Implement baseline security controls across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments, patching, and remediation of identified risks.
• Participate in incident response activities, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide timely support to internal teams for infrastructure and cloud‑related issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge bases.
• Work with engineering and ML teams to support project deployments and operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, NIST, etc., is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to operations.

Good To Have

• Experience with budgeting/cost tracking on AWS or GCP.
• Exposure to privacy principles, data protection laws, and responsible data handling.
• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads or GPU infrastructure.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check‑Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program.
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits.
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment.
• Other Benefits – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.

Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

We care deeply about the well‑being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than just a job — it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.