Cloud Azure Engineer/Lead

Wipro; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Cloud Azure Engineer/Lead to design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure deployments, with strong IaC using Terraform and Ansible. You will manage containers with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/GKE), implement monitoring, and collaborate across Dev, QA, Security, and Ops to boost release velocity.

Experience in Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and cloud security is essential. The role involves governance, troubleshooting, and documentation to support reliable DevOps

Qualifications

• IaC with Terraform (mandatory).
• Ansible configuration management (mandatory).
• Azure cloud platform experience (required).
• Linux/Unix environments experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments across Azure.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible (Azure), and native GCP services.
• Manage containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS & GKE).
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using cloud-native and open-source tools.
• Collaborate with Dev, QA, Security, and Operations teams to improve deployment reliability and release velocity.
• Enforce security and governance best practices within CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous optimisation of DevOps workflows.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, infrastructure, and automation processes.

Skills

CI/CD Automation

DevOps

Scripting Bash/Python

Linux/Unix

Git/GitHub

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS/GKE

Azure Monitor

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Cloud Azure Engineer/Lead

Experience: 6 to 10 years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments across AzureAutomate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible (Azure), and native GCP services.
• Implement and manage DevOps automation for build, test, release, and deployment processes.
• Manage containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS & GKE).
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using cloud‑native and open‑source tools.
• Collaborate with Dev, QA, Security, and Operations teams to improve deployment reliability and release velocity.
• Enforce security and governance best practices within CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous optimisation of DevOps workflows.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, infrastructure, and automation processes.

Required Skills

DevOps & AutomationStrong experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CIHands‑on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (mandatory)Hands‑on Configuration management using Ansible (mandatory)Cloud PlatformsAzure: Azure DevOps, VMs, VNet, Storage, Key Vault, Azure MonitorContainers & OrchestrationDockerKubernetes (AKS and/or GKE)Scripting & Version ControlScripting using Bash / Shell / PythonGit‑based version control systemsOS & EnvironmentsStrong experience with Linux/Unixenvironments

Good to Have Skills

Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef)Exposure to cloud security, IAM, and policy‑based controlsExperience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Cloud LoggingCloud certifications (Azure Administrator)

Areas of Responsibility

Triaging and resolution of tickets-Provide resolution to high priority incident (P2) tickets, performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure timely closure.

SLA Monitoring-Ensure SLA compliance for assigned technology areas and ensure proactive escalation management.

Performance tuning and optimization-Analyse system performance data, coordinate findings on system behaviour, and support capacity planning initiatives to enhance overall system efficiency.

Perform system Improvements-Create mitigation measures to evaluate new tools or improvements by collaborating with technical teams.

Handling disaster recovery-Perform security assessments and recovery drills, and implement necessary controls to ensure compliance with established security standards.

Reporting and stakeholder engagement-Participate in weekly and monthly service review meetings, provide updates on performance and issues, and support stakeholder communication to ensure transparency and service alignment.

Team Management-Collaborate with team members to resolve open tickets and service requests.

Knowledge base and continuous learning Contribute to updating SOPs, knowledge articles and maintaining the knowledge repository for the purpose of future ticket resolution.

Mandatory Skills: Cloud Azure Admin.Experience: 5-8 Years.

Invent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.