Senior Associate - Lead Engineer

TIAA; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA is seeking a Lead Engineering Cloud professional to design and plan the company’s cloud platform. You will work under limited supervision to create operational plans, establish standards for the organization’s technology architecture, and develop a new cloud platform design.

You will be recognised as a subject matter expert in information systems architecture and engineering, guiding both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in designing and developing cloud automation, configuration management, and deployment of enterprise-scale infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible, and/or Python.
• Excellent understanding and experience with cloud foundational services and cloud governance.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS networking services including VPC, VPC Service Endpoints, Transit Gateway, Route 53 (R53), Security Groups, and Route Tables.
• Solid understanding of network flow concepts and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex traffic patterns using VPC Flow Logs, Transit Gateway Flow Logs, and on-premises firewall logs for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.
• Broad experience using languages such as Python, Bash, Java, Go, JavaScript and/or node.js.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on the strategic vision for cloud platforms and recommend new solutions and technologies.
• Design and develop a cutting-edge cloud platform, including secure and scalable network architectures leveraging AWS components.
• Ensure cloud platforms enable scalable, on-demand business applications.
• Perform hardware and software infrastructure updates and identify improvements for cloud infrastructure.
• Design and troubleshoot complex network flows across cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premises connectivity.
• Communicate with management to provide updates and ensure integration of new systems with existing operations to support cloud strategy.
• Coach and delegate work to lower-level IT professionals to ensure high-quality and timely project completion.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM

Ansible

Python

AWS networking

VPC

Transit Gateway

Route 53

Network troubleshooting

Programming languages

Education

University (Degree) Preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM

Ansible

Job description

The Lead Engineering Cloud job designs the planning for the company's cloud platform. Working under limited supervision, this job develops operational plans for the processes and standards of developing the organization's technology architecture through the creation of a new cloud platform design. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the information systems architecture and engineering field internally and externally to the organization.

The Lead Engineering Cloud job designs the planning for the company's cloud platform. Working under limited supervision, this job develops operational plans for the processes and standards of developing the organization's technology architecture through the creation of a new cloud platform design. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the information systems architecture and engineering field internally and externally to the organization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with various stakeholders on the strategic vision for the enterprise leveraging cloud, managed solutions and traditional capabilities; make recommendations on new solutions and technologies
• Designs and develops new, cutting edge cloud platform within the organization, including secure and scalable network architectures leveraging AWS networking constructs such as VPC, VPC Service Endpoints, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Security Groups, and Route Tables
• Ensures cloud platform allows business applications to transform into scalable, elastic systems that can be created on demand
• Performs hardware and software infrastructure updates and identifies improvements with the cloud infrastructure
• Designs and troubleshoots complex network flow patterns across cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premises connectivity, utilizing VPC Flow Logs, Transit Gateway Flow Logs, and on-premises firewall logs to diagnose and resolve traffic and connectivity issues
• Communicates with management to provide updates and ensure integration of new system with existing operations to support the organization's cloud strategy
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level information technology professionals to ensure high-quality and timely completion of projects

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

7+ Years Required; 9+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC

Additional Information For Posting

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing cloud automation, configuration management, and deployment of enterprise-scale infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible, and/or Python
• Excellent understanding and experience with cloud foundational services and cloud governance
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS networking services including VPC, VPC Service Endpoints, Transit Gateway, Route 53 (R53), Security Groups, and Route Tables
• Solid understanding of network flow concepts and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex traffic patterns using VPC Flow Logs, Transit Gateway Flow Logs, and on-premises firewall logs for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-prem connectivity
• Broad experience using languages such as Python, Bash, Java, Go, JavaScript and/or node.js

Preferred Skills

• 3+ Years of experience with AWS
• Experience working with Linux and Windows Operating System
• Demonstrated technical expertise in their field, including experience deploying one or more large scale cloud-based systems
• Knowledge of current cloud architecture, best practices, tools, and frameworks as well as emerging technologies, trends, and processes
• Experience designing hybrid connectivity solutions, including Transit Gateway attachments, VPN, and Direct Connect, with practical experience diagnosing routing and connectivity issues across hybrid environments
• Experience using automation and CI/CD tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Git, Maven, Docker, etc. with real world implementation
• AWS Professional Certification (Advanced Networking Specialty a plus)
• Experience with other cloud providers such as Oracle, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
• Experience working in an agile environment and on call rotation

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

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Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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