Cloud Engineer - Azure - Chennai

Job Overview: As an Cloud Engineer for the Payment Platform Modernization Program, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of our payment processing systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of cloud technologies into our existing infrastructure, driving innovation and efficiency in our payment platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture and Design:
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions for payment processing applications.
• Work closely with the architecture team to ensure alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
• Platform Migration:
• Lead the migration of payment processing systems to cloud environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to develop migration strategies and execution plans.
• Automation and Orchestration:
• Develop and implement automation scripts and orchestration workflows to streamline deployment, scaling, and maintenance processes.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to manage and version infrastructure configurations.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security, with a strong focus on adhering to PCI-DSS standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
• Establish monitoring and alerting systems for payment processing applications on the cloud.
• Continuously optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and operations, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on payment processing systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud platform
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Possess knowledge of PCI-DSS requirements and guidelines to apply them effectively in the cloud-based payment processing systems.
• Relevant certifications ( Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.