Cloud Engineering Lead – Azure & DevOps | Pune, India | ZS
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid – Work from Home/On‑Site)
Experience Required: 6+ years in DevOps/Cloud Engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership
Employment Level: Enterprise / Mid-Senior
Domain: IT / Cloud / Infrastructure / DevOps
Job Overview:
ZS seeks a talented Cloud Engineering Lead specializing in Azure, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Python. You’ll design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, mentor a team of engineers, and drive technical best practices across the DevOps lifecycle
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of DevOps/cloud engineers, driving technical excellence.
Design and manage Azure infrastructure, including VMs, networking, Function Apps, databases, IAM, and cost governance.
Develop and manage Azure networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, Application Gateway).
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (or ARM templates), emphasizing modularity and reusability.
Containerize applications with Docker, manage Kubernetes clusters via Azure EKS, and ensure best practices.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
Enforce cloud security and compliance standards (CIS, GDPR, HIPAA).
Optimize cloud environments for cost-efficiency and auto-scaling.
Monitor cloud systems, handle incidents, conduct RCA, and maintain robust documentation/SOPs.
Stay current with Azure services and tools, proactively recommending improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related.
6+ years’ experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Deep hands-on expertise with Azure services (VMs, Function Apps, Storage, VNet, IAM).
Proven proficiency in CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
Strong background in Terraform (or ARM Templates) for IaC.
Containerization experience (Docker) and orchestration using Azure EKS/Kubernetes.
Solid grasp of Azure security, networking, and compliance best practices.
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership capabilities.
Comfortable with rotation, client-facing travel, and hybrid working environments.
Certifications (Azure/Terraform) are a strong plus.
Why Join ZS:
Lead a global Cloud Center of Excellence guiding Azure infra strategy in.linkedin.com+1builtin.com+1.
Work on innovative cloud architectures, containerization, and automation initiatives.
Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work culture.
Flexible hybrid model enhanced by travel and client engagement opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits, career development programs, and market-competitive compensation.
