AWS Devops Lead Engineer (Kochi)

Position: AWS DevOps Lead Engineer

Location: Kochi

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Lead Engineer to drive our DevOps transformation across AWS and multi-cloud environments. Youll lead CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and cloud-native engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement enterprise-wide DevOps strategy and CI/CD standards.

Architect end-to-end pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.

Build IaC frameworks using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.

Lead Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) design, deployment, and security.

Drive automation for provisioning, monitoring, and incident management.

Integrate DevSecOps practices including SAST/DAST, compliance-as-code, and secrets management.

Mentor teams, promote best practices, and ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 4+ years in AWS-focused roles.

Hands-on expertise in Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes.

Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and cloud monitoring tools.

Solid knowledge of Linux, networking, and cloud security.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Certifications (Mandatory)

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

CKA or CKAD (Kubernetes certification)

Preferred

Additional AWS or Kubernetes certifications (CKS, Architect Pro).

Experience with GitOps (ArgoCD/FluxCD), FinOps, and serverless automation.