Platform Engineering & DevOps Tech Lead

Synechron; India; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will develop self-service platform components for development teams and implement IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.

The role covers CI/CD automation, security, and cost optimization. The candidate should have 6+ years in Platform Engineering/DevOps, strong Kubernetes exposure, and hands-on experience with monitoring and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell Script, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Linux administration and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or Datadog.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Platform Engineering design, build, and maintain platform infrastructure.
• Develop self-service capabilities and reusable platform components for development teams.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Standardize environments and deployment practices across projects.
• Drive platform modernization and cloud adoption strategies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes; automate provisioning and deployment.
• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure security, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Monitor reliability, collaborate with Dev, Architecture, Security, and Operations teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Engineering Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure platform infrastructure.
• Develop self-service capabilities and reusable platform components for development teams.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Standardize environments and deployment practices across projects.
• Drive platform modernization initiatives and cloud adoption strategies.
• DevOps & Automation Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes. Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and operational tasks. Improve software delivery efficiency through DevOps best practices. Integrate security, compliance, and quality checks into deployment pipelines.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Management Manage and optimize cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or GCP. Implement high-availability, disaster recovery, and scalability solutions. Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, utilization, and cost optimization. Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards.
• Containerization & Orchestration Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Support Kubernetes cluster administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Implement service mesh, ingress controllers, and container security practices.
• Monitoring & Reliability Engineering Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or Datadog. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Support incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. Improve platform reliability, availability, and operational excellence.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Development, Architecture, Security, and Operations teams. Provide guidance on cloud-native architecture and DevOps best practices. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and documentation. Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell Script, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Linux administration and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or Datadog.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

6+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications. Certifications such as: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) HashiCorp Terraform Associate Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

Key Competencies

• Platform Engineering
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Automation
• Cloud Architecture
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Kubernetes & Containerization
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Monitoring & Observability
• DevSecOps
• Incident Management
• Cost Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.