Lead Cloud Engineer

Wipro Limited
Green Oaks, IL, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $158,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 Application Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration DevOps Domain Name System (DNS) Github Subnetting
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Routing Platform as a Service (PAAS) Peering Windows PowerShell Systems Integration Scripting Load Balancing Cloud Platform System Microsoft Power Automate System Availability AWS Lambda Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Containerization Kubernetes Network Support Opsworks CIS Benchmarks Api Design Api Gateway Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Terraform Api Management Docker Jenkins

Job description

Responsible for L3 cloud platform support across Azure and AWS environments, ensuring stability, scalability, security, and operational excellence. The role includes troubleshooting complex issues, implementing changes, and driving continuous improvement., Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage compute services (VMs, Kubernetes, Containers) Handle storage services (Blob, Disk, File, S3, EBS) Manage networking (VNET, VPC, Subnets, Peering)

Data Protection:

  • Implement and manage Backup/Recovery solutions
  • Work with Azure Recovery Services Vault, AWS Backup, Cross Region

Replication Landing Zone & Account Management:

  • Design Enhancement and support Landing Zones
  • Manage subscriptions/accounts, policies, and governance

Networking Support:

  • Troubleshoot routing, VPN, DNS, Load balancing issues
  • Manage Application Gateway, Front Door, ELB

Cloud Configuration Changes:

  • Execute infrastructure changes via automation/scripts
  • Ensure compliance with change management processes, * Own platform stability and architecture decisions
  • Lead major incidents and RCA discussions
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide teams
  • Drive automation and DevOps initiatives
  • Interface with clients and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Active Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

certification.

  • Experience working in a Managed Services / CloudOps delivery model.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

  • Exposure to security and compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, Azure Policy,

AWS Config).

  • Understanding of cloud cost optimisation.

Container Management

  • Manage and maintain containerised platforms (AKS, EKS, Docker), including cluster

operations, orchestration, scaling, and CI/CD integration.

  • Troubleshoot container deployments, cluster performance, and scaling issues to ensure

high availability and reliability.

PaaS Support

  • Support and manage cloud-native application services including Azure App

Services, Functions, AWS Lambda, and API-driven integrations (API Management, API Gateway).

  • Manage event-driven and integration services (Event Hub, Event Grid,

EventBridge, SNS/SQS, Logic Apps) across Azure and AWS platforms., Strong experience in Azure and AWS core services

  • Expertise in networking and security concepts
  • Hands-on with Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)
  • Experience with Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation
  • Scripting knowledge (PowerShell & Bash)

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem-solving mindset

Mandatory Skills: Cloud PaaS Azure Operations .

Experience: 8-10 Years .

Benefits & conditions

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $158,000 .

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

About the company

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com., Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

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