Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer with hands-on Azure, Kubernetes, and OpenShift expertise to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud platforms for enterprise applications.

You will implement IaC with Terraform, build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), optimize performance, and develop simulators and test environments to support complex, multi-cloud deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Electronics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and container platforms.
• Proven ability to design IaC using Terraform and manage Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices across multi-cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of security controls, networking, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including VNets and compute resources.
• Architect and maintain Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise apps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for repeatable provisioning.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and orchestrate containerized workloads across environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and automate deployment workflows.
• Develop simulators and test environments for validation, training, and load testing.
• Collaborate with Dev, Security, and Ops to optimize architecture for cost, resilience, and performance.

Skills

Azure cloud services

OpenShift

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions

Programming (Python/Go/Java/C#)

DevOps

Performance testing

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift, combined with solid application development and DevOps skills. The role involves designing and managing scalable cloud platforms, implementing Infrastructure as Code, optimizing performance, and building advanced simulators and test environments to support enterprise-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including:
  • Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and connectivity
    
  • Compute resources (VMs, AKS, scale sets)
    
  • Storage solutions (Blob, Disk, Files)
    
  • Security services (Key Vault, Azure AD integration, policies)
    
• Architect, implement, and maintain Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise application deployment.
  
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform for repeatable, auditable environment provisioning.
  
• Manage Kubernetes clusters (Azure Kubernetes Service / OpenShift) and orchestrate containerized applications across multiple environments.
  

Performance & Optimization

• Plan and conduct comprehensive performance testing using tools like JMeter and Neoload.
  
• Analyze application and infrastructure performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and resource constraints.
  
• Implement performance tuning strategies for cloud resources, container platforms, and applications.
  
• Define and maintain performance benchmarks, SLAs, and SLOs for critical systems and services.
  

Networking & Security

• Design and implement Azure networking solutions including:
  • VNets, subnets, peering, and VPN/ExpressRoute
    
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs), firewalls, and routing
    
  • Application Gateways, Load Balancers, and ingress solutions
    
• Configure and manage OpenShift networking components such as SDN, ingress controllers, and network policies.
  
• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud and container environments, including identity, access management, and compliance controls.
  
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams.
  

Application Development & DevOps

• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, or similar).
  
• Design and develop simulators for testing, training, and validation purposes, supporting various system and integration scenarios.
  
• Build mock services and virtual environments to simulate real-world systems, third-party integrations, and external APIs.
  
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment using GitHub Actions (and other DevOps tools as needed).
  
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application architecture for cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
  
• Create automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for infrastructure management and deployment workflows.
  
• Build realistic simulators to replicate production environments, external dependencies, and failure scenarios.
  
• Develop test harnesses and simulation frameworks to support load testing, resilience testing, and chaos engineering.
  
• Build training and sandbox environments for development, QA, and experimentation.
  
• Design data-driven simulators with configurable scenarios and behaviors to support complex business and operational use cases.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (networking, compute, storage, security).
  
• Experience architecting and administering Red Hat OpenShift or other enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
  
• Practical experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (or similar tools).
  
• Solid understanding and operational experience with Kubernetes, containers (Docker), and microservices.
  
• Proven experience in performance testing using JMeter, Neoload, or equivalent tools.
  
• Strong grasp of cloud networking concepts, security controls, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
  
• Experience developing cloud-native applications using at least one modern programming language.
  
• Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (preferably with GitHub Actions) and integrating with cloud platforms.
  
• Experience creating simulators, mock services, and complex test environments for application and integration testing.
  
• Good understanding of DevOps practices, automation, and observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing).
  

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical issues across infrastructure, networking, and applications.
  
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (development, QA, operations, security, and business stakeholders).
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn new technologies and ownership mindset for assigned tasks and deliverables.
  
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  
• Relevant certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or DevOps will be an added advantage.
  

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.