Cloud Platform Engineer - Hyderabad, India - Alter Domus

Description

Cloud Platform Engineer


Location:

Hyderabad, INFor our team in Hyderabad, we are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team at Senior Officer level.

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our software development and deployment processes.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background in DevSecOps practices, public cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and application development. Additionally, a deep understanding of security best practices and a passion for continuous learning are essential for this role. This role will report into the Head of Cloud Platform Engineer. It is a hybrid role with 2/3 onsite per week required.


Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Implement and manage DevOps processes and pipelines using tools such as Git, Azure/Github Pipelines, and Terraform.
Utilize your expertise in Azure and AWS to design and implement secure cloud infrastructure.

Demonstrate proficiency in Linux and Kubernetes, including Service Meshes, and possess relevant certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.Develop and maintain scripts using Python and Bash to automate tasks and enhance operational efficiency.

Implement A/B testing, Canary deployments, and Circuit breaking strategies to ensure smooth application deployments.
Configure and maintain mTLS and Authorization policies for enhanced security.
Work with container runtime security tools like Falco, SECCOMP, AppArmor, and Secure runtimes.
Create and enforce policies using Open Policy Agent (OPA) Gatekeeper.
Champion a product and open-source mindset, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.


Hard skills:
DevSecOps (Git, (Azure/Github) Pipelines, IAC, GitOps)Public cloud knowledge (Azure and AWS – at least some basic certifications and work experience to prove this)Linux/Kubernetes skills/certification (Service Meshes, Linux Runtime security - Preferably one of the CKA/CKAD/CKS suite)Application development knowledgeProfound understanding of CIS benchmarksProficiency in a scripting language (Preferably Python and Bash)S

oft skills:
Product mindsetOpen source mindsetOpen-mindednessAbility to adaptDesire to keep learning#LI-DH1 #LI-Hybrid