Cloud Engineer

Nextpower; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a skilled Cloud/DevOps professional to advance our cloud-first energy platform. You will contribute to scalable architectures, deploy secure cloud solutions, and optimize CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role emphasizes automation, governance, and data protection while collaborating with global teams to enhance solar-energy infrastructure and digital workflows.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current trends.
• Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, orchestration, virtualization, and security protocols.
• Proficient in Python, Java, and C#.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation.
• Strong networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP).
• Expertise in cloud security, governance, and data privacy.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and scripting for deployment automation.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• IAM, encryption, and cryptography management in cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud computing

AWS/Azure/GCP

Architecture

Python

Java

C#

CI/CD

Automation

Networking

Big data

Cloud security

Governance

Data privacy

Data lifecycle

IAM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Description

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current trends.


• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.


• Understanding of application architecture, orchestration, virtualization, and security protocols.


• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, and C#.


• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation technologies.


• Knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, and HTTP.


• Expertise in big data architecture, cost management, and disaster recovery planning.


• Familiarity with cloud security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and identity management.


• Understanding of cloud governance and compliance requirements.


• Having hands-on experience on Cloud governance which includes Data privacy, Risk management, Security and compliance management, Data quality, Data lifecycle management and ownership


• Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD): Writing scripts to automatically integrate new code and features into the deployment environment


• Automation: Using automation to make software development more consistent, reliable, and efficient


• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Using scripts to automatically configure the deployment environment


• Configuration management: Using tools to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure and servers


• DevOps engineers use tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes to perform their duties.


• Design and implement cloud security architecture, including Identity and Access Management (IAM)


• Monitor for security risks, vulnerabilities, and controls


• Analyze, log, and respond to incidents in the cloud environment


• Conduct threat simulations and penetration tests to identify potential threats


• Manage cryptography and encryption for cloud-based data


• Ensure that policies and processes are in place to protect business data

Certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Architect (CCA) are preferred.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower

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