Senior Engineering Leader (Cloud Engineer)

VidPro Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineering Leader in Cloud Engineering to drive cloud strategy and architecture. The role involves multi-cloud adoption, security, and optimization. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in cloud engineering, architecture, and DevOps.
• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute cloud engineering strategies aligning with business goals.
• Lead enterprise cloud migration efforts using 6R strategies.
• Implement security frameworks ensuring data protection and compliance.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

Solution Architecture

Security

Multi-Cloud

IAM

FinOps

AI/ML

Problem Solving

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Leader – Cloud Engineering to drive cloud strategy, architecture, foundational services, security, optimization, and multi-cloud adoption across the enterprise. This role requires deep expertise in consulting, talent development, and solution architecture, with a focus on multi-tenant cloud environments, IAM, service control policies, cloud migration strategies, DevOps in cloud, FinOps, resource optimization, cloud observability, and data platforms.

As a strategic leader, you will work closely with Agile, Info Sec, DevOps, Quality, and SRE teams to define and implement cloud best practices, automation, and Engineering Leader governance models that ensure scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Strategy & Solution Architecture
   Define and execute cloud engineering strategies that align with business and technology goals. Architect and implement multi-cloud, hybrid-cloud, and cloud-native solutions. Establish best practices for workload segmentation, cloud service catalog, and cloud adoption frameworks. Develop enterprise-wide cloud blueprints, ensuring standardization and security-first design. Lead cloud migration strategies, including rehosting, re-platforming, and re-architecting workloads. Provide consulting on cloud-native application development, serverless computing, and containerization.
2. Multi-Tenant Cloud Foundation & Governance
   Architect multi-tenant cloud environments, enabling secure, scalable, and policy-driven cloud consumption. Design and implement org/account/subscription models in AWS, Azure, and GCP. Establish and enforce service control policies, IAM roles, and access policies across platforms. Define cloud resource hierarchy strategies, ensuring proper segmentation for security, cost, and compliance. Implement policy-as-code frameworks to enforce security and compliance controls.
3. Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Security
   Define enterprise IAM strategy, including federated identity, SSO, MFA, role-based and attribute-based access control. Implement least privilege, zero-trust architectures, and identity governance. Automate identity lifecycle management using tools like AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP IAM, Okta. Establish cloud-native security frameworks, integrating CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP, and SIEM solutions. Ensure compliance with standards such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and FedRAMP.
4. Cloud Service Catalog & Engineering Best Practices
   Develop a self-service cloud resource catalog. Standardize infrastructure provisioning, tagging, and compliance. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK, and CloudFormation. Define workload segmentation patterns and promote Cloud Smart Adoption frameworks.
5. Cloud Migration & Application Modernization
   Lead enterprise cloud migration efforts using 6R strategies. Optimize architectures for cloud-native deployment with serverless, Kubernetes, and microservices. Develop workload placement strategies for resilience and performance. Modernize legacy workloads with containerization, event-driven architectures, and AI/ML services.
6. DevOps and Automation in Cloud
   Implement scalable CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native automation frameworks, and AI/ML-driven automation. Standardize release workflows and collaborate with platform teams to embed security controls.
7. Cloud Security, Resilience & Compliance
   Implement security frameworks ensuring data protection and compliance. Define resilience principles, conduct risk assessments, and embed security into DevOps (DevSecOps). Partner with InfoSec teams for security tooling.
8. Cloud Optimization with FinOps & Resource Optimization
   Drive cost optimization strategies, establish FinOps practices, and automate cost governance. Educate teams on cost-conscious engineering and implement resource efficiency measures.
9. Cloud & Data Platform Observability & Monitoring
   Define observability strategies, implement centralized logging and monitoring, and develop predictive analytics models. Establish SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets for reliability.
10. Talent Development & Thought Leadership
    Mentor cloud teams, define career paths, lead training initiatives, and stay engaged with industry trends. Promote a culture of innovation, security, and automation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 15+ years in cloud engineering, architecture, and DevOps.
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, and multi-cloud architectures.
• Deep knowledge of IAM, security, Infrastructure as Code, FinOps, cloud monitoring, and AI/ML operations.

Leadership & Consulting Skills

• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformations.
• Ability to influence leadership and mentor teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services