Cloud Engineer

SMC Squared India; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with 12-15 years of IT experience, predominantly in AWS and Azure. Your role involves building secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, developing landing zones, and leading automation through Terraform and Ansible. Ideal candidates will also have a strong background in Kubernetes and DevOps practices. Join our global team and contribute to transformative cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years overall IT experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS / Azure).
• 8+ years of IaC development experience using Terraform/Ansible.
• 5+ years of cloud resource/API development.
• 4+ years of Kubernetes AKS/EKS controller development.
• 2+ years of Crossplane framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and landing zones.
• Drive cloud architecture decisions for AWS and Azure.
• Lead infrastructure-as-code development using Terraform/Ansible.
• Build and manage cloud resource APIs for scalability.
• Design and develop Kubernetes controllers for AKS/EKS.
• Implement Crossplane-based platform engineering solutions.
• Champion DevOps best practices with Jenkins and GitHub.
• Collaborate with global teams for secure cloud platform delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Public Cloud Architecture (AWS / Azure)

IaC (Terraform, Ansible)

Cloud resource and API development

Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) and controller development

Crossplane framework

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Groovy)

Programming skills (Python, Golang, Bash)

Monitoring tools (Dynatrace or similar)

Cloud security, compliance, and FinOps principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title

Senior Cloud Engineer

Location

Pune / Trivandrum

Experience

12–15 years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and platforms. This role will focus on developing landing zones, infrastructure automation, and API-based cloud resources while working closely with global teams to enable secure and compliant cloud adoption. You will play a key role in building the future cloud platform for DevOps teams, integrating DevSecOps and FinOps capabilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and landing zones.
• Drive cloud architecture decisions for AWS and Azure platforms.
• Lead the development of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) to automate provisioning and configuration.
• Build and manage cloud resource APIs for scalable adoption.
• Design and develop Kubernetes controllers for AKS/EKS environments.
• Implement Crossplane-based platform engineering solutions.
• Champion DevOps best practices using Jenkins, GitHub, and Groovy.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver a highly secure and compliant cloud platform with integrated DevSecOps and FinOps.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the team.

Years Of Experience

• 12–15 years overall IT experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS / Azure).
• 8+ years of IaC development experience using Terraform/Ansible.
• 5+ years of cloud resource/API development.
• 4+ years of Kubernetes AKS/EKS controller development.
• 2+ years of Crossplane framework experience.

Educational Qualification & Certifications (Optional)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent) preferred.

Must Have

Skill Set Required

• Deep expertise in Public Cloud Architecture (AWS / Azure).
• Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Cloud resource and API development.
• Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) and controller development.
• Crossplane framework experience for platform engineering.
• Expertise with DevOps tools – Jenkins, GitHub, Groovy.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Golang, Bash).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace or similar).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and FinOps principles.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Agile Methodology and enterprise DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Sonar for CI/CD automation.

About SMC Squared

At SMC Squared, people are the foundation of our success. We help leading US and multinational companies accelerate digital transformation by building and managing Global Capability Centres with fully integrated, strategically aligned, and valued teams. Our people-first approach creates opportunities for talented professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive, while enabling organizations to scale intelligently.

As part of Hexaware Technologies—a global leader in IT, BPO, and consulting—we deliver greater value through enhanced digital capabilities, automation platforms, and a shared commitment to people-centric transformation. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven company where your ideas matter, your work makes a global impact, and your career can reach new heights.

EEO Statement

SMC Squared is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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