Principal Consultant - Cloud Engineering AWS Paas

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Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant - Cloud Engineering AWS Paas

In this role, you will be responsible pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing AWS PaaS environments, ensuring the efficient operation, security, and scalability of cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS services, DevOps practices, and cloud-native application development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient AWS PaaS architectures.

• Develop and maintain strategies for AWS PaaS adoption, migration, and optimization aligned with business goals and best practices.

• Lead the modernization and migration of applications to AWS PaaS services.

• Deploy, manage, and optimize AWS PaaS services such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, AWS RDS, and others.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of PaaS services.

• Optimize AWS PaaS environments for cost efficiency and scalability.

• Architect, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, or similar tools.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.

• Integrate automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes into AWS PaaS environments.

• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance requirements in AWS PaaS environments.

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and implement necessary controls and monitoring solutions.

• Manage IAM policies and permissions for AWS PaaS services.

• Monitor AWS PaaS service performance, reliability, and scalability using AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and other monitoring tools.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to AWS PaaS services and cloud infrastructure.

• Optimize AWS PaaS environments for improved performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and knowledge sharing.

• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Maintain detailed documentation of AWS PaaS environments, configurations, and procedures.

• Prepare and present regular reports on AWS PaaS performance, security, and cost optimization.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant professional training are a plus.

• Experience in system administration, with experience in cloud engineering, AWS PaaS environments.

• Extensive experience with AWS PaaS services such as Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, RDS, ECS, and others.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar.

• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and configuration management.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing AWS PaaS services at scale.

• Hands-on experience with cloud security practices and compliance standards.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards achieving project goals.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Schedule: Full-time

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