AWS Container Platform - Chennai

FULL_TIME 1 month ago
Employment Information

Job Description ? Container Platform Operations Engineer (L3)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Container Platform Engineer (L3) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in containerization, cloud-native platforms, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with strong stakeholder management skills. This role involves managing complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Operate and optimize cloud services across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Manage and support EKS, ECS, EC2, AKS, ACI, and Azure Apps.
  • Implement and govern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.
  • Automate CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and integrate with artifact repositories.
  • Administer and support RHEL-based systems.
  • Configure and maintain monitoring solutions such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, and Prometheus.
  • Manage container registries and repositories including ECR, ACR, JFrog Artifactory, Bitbucket, and Git.
  • Ensure container security and compliance with industry standards.
  • Operate and manage Kubernetes platforms and cluster managers (Nirmata, OpenShift, Rancher).
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, providing expert guidance and managing expectations.
  • Govern ITSM processes, ensuring alignment with KPIs and reporting standards.
  • Support audit evidence preparation, submission, and reporting.
  • Contribute to risk and issue management, cost optimization initiatives, and service transition activities.
  • Ensure compliance with ITIL framework and support qualification validation processes.
  • Apply CIS security framework and system hardening best practices.
  • Participate in service reviews and ensure operational excellence across cloud platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill Area

Proficiency Level

Docker, Kubernetes

Expert

AWS, Azure, GCP

Intermediate/Expert

EKS, ECS, EC2, AKS, ACI, Azure Apps

Expert

Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins

Expert

RHEL

Intermediate/Expert

Monitoring Tools (Splunk, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus)

Intermediate/Expert

ECR, ACR, JFrog Artifactory, Bitbucket, Git

Expert

Container Security

Intermediate/Expert

Kubernetes Platforms (Nirmata, OpenShift, Rancher)

Expert

Business & Stakeholder Management

Expert/Very High

ITIL Framework

Intermediate

GxP, SoX

Good to have

Qualification Validation Knowledge

Intermediate

CIS Security Framework & System Hardening

Intermediate

Qualifications

  • Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud operations, DevOps, or platform engineering.
  • Proven track record in managing enterprise-scale cloud environments.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Passion for automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.

     

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Other Details 

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting,
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: DevOps

 

 
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