Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer

Gemological Institute of America; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute for gemstones in Mumbai is looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to oversee its cloud transformation initiatives. This role requires expertise in AWS and Terraform, alongside mentoring responsibilities. You will architect secure solutions and integrate DevSecOps principles while leading the design of cloud-first strategies. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science with 5+ years of relevant experience. A collaborative environment awaits you, promoting cloud best practices and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Expertise in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Proficient in Python and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of cloud infrastructure.
• Establish infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform.
• Mentor engineers on cloud best practices.

Skills

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Design

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD Pipeline Design

DevSecOps Integration

Strategic Thinking

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

GitHub Actions

Job description

Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer page is loaded## Sr. Cloud Platform Engineerlocations: Mumbai, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R0011255We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our Enterprise Architecture team to help spearhead our cloud transformation initiative. This is a strategic role that combines hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership to modernize our infrastructure and drive cloud adoption across the organization. In this role, you’ll lead the design and implementation of our cloud-first infrastructure strategy. Your work will directly shape how we build, deploy, and operate applications in the cloud.## Essential DutiesArchitect scalable, secure AWS & other cloud solutions that align with enterprise standards while enabling development teams to deploy faster and more reliably. Establish infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform, creating reusable modules and frameworks that teams across the company can leverage. Building robust CI/CD pipelines will be central to your role, automating everything from code commits through production deployment while embedding security at every stage. Working closely with security teams, you’ll integrate DevSecOps principles into our development lifecycle, implementing automated security scanning, compliance monitoring, and governance controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality user experiences. You’ll also mentor engineers across the organization, promoting cloud best practices and building internal capability.## Competencies• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Design. • Infrastructure-as-code & Automation. • Cloud Networking & VPC Management. • DecSecOps & Security Integration. • CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation. • Strategic thinking & Leadership. • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative environments.## QualificationsEducation Qualifications and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional and DevOps Engineer Professional would strengthen your application. Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, demonstrating deep knowledge of core services including EC2, S3, RDS, FSx, Lambda, ECS/EKS, VPC networking, and IAM. Technical / Domain Specific / Functional Experience and Knowledge Terraform expertise is evident through Infrastructure-as-Code implementations you’ve led, including module development, state management, and multi-environment deployments. Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline, with a thorough understanding of the complete software delivery lifecycle. Additional technical domain knowledge requirements DevSecOps is part of your DNA - you’ve integrated security tools like SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, or AWS Security Hub into pipelines and understand compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks. Proficient in Python, Bash, and automation scripting. Subject matter expertise in network operations and secure operations is a must. Desirable skills Experience with containerization and orchestration is highly valued, as is familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch, Datadog etc.**Disclaimer:** This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.locations: Mumbai, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days AgoWorking at GIA Services means you can express your passion for education, gemstones, business, and make a difference. GIA Services seeks skilled professionals that will work as a team to fulfill its mission of building new capabilities, modernizing processes, and enabling future scalability. We welcome you to explore your career path in GIA Services! **Pre-Employment Requirements:** • Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy, this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification. **Equal Opportunity** • GIA Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status. • Please review our current available positions. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive daily, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA Services Human Resources department and invited for an interview. Thank you for your interest.