Lead Engineer - Cloud Modernization & Automation

Lead Engineer - Cloud Modernization & Automation Job Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to spearhead the modernization and migration of on-premises and cloud-native workloads to Kubernetes environments, including OpenShift. This role requires expertise in Go (Golang) and open-source automation frameworks to design a scalable, secure, and cloud-native migration framework. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end migration process, ensure security compliance, integrate DevOps CI/CD tools with leading cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), and lead a team to deliver production-ready solutions. Additionally, the Lead Engineer will drive the migration of Kubernetes clusters between cloud providers, ensuring seamless workload portability, data consistency, and minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities : - Lead Automation : Design and implement an automation framework to migrate workloads to Kubernetes platforms such as AWS EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Oracle OKE, and OpenShift. - Develop Cloud-Native Automation Tools : Build automation tools using Go (Golang) for workload discovery, planning, and transformation into Kubernetes artifacts. - Migrate Kubernetes Across Cloud Providers : Plan and execute seamless migrations of Kubernetes workloads from one cloud provider to another (AWS ? Azure, GCP ? OCI, etc.) with minimal disruption. - Leverage Open-Source Technologies : Utilize Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD, and other popular open-source frameworks to streamline cloud-native adoption. - CI/CD & DevOps Integration : Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (including Jenkinsfile generation) and cloud-native tools like AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, and GCP Cloud Build to support diverse Kubernetes deployments. - Security & Compliance : Define and enforce security best practices, implement zero-trust principles, and proactively address vulnerabilities in automation workflows. - Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering expertise in Golang development, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices. - Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, security, and cloud teams to align modernization and migration efforts with business goals and project timelines. - Performance & Scalability : Ensure high performance, scalability, and security across automation frameworks and multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments. - Continuous Innovation : Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating emerging tools and methodologies to enhance automation and Kubernetes portability. Qualifications & Experience : - Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Experience : 8 years in software development, DevOps, or cloud engineering, with 3 years in a leadership role. - Programming Expertise : Strong proficiency in Go (Golang), Python for building automation frameworks and tools. - Kubernetes & Containers : Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), OpenShift, Docker, and container orchestration. - Cloud & DevOps : Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, self-managed Kubernetes, OpenShift, and DevOps practices. - CI/CD & Infrastructure-as-Code : Strong background in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, GCP Cloud Build) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform, Helm, or similar tools. - Kubernetes Migration Experience : Proven track record in migrating Kubernetes workloads between cloud providers, addressing networking, security, and data consistency challenges. - Security & Observability : Expertise in cloud-native security best practices, vulnerability remediation, and observability solutions. - Leadership & Communication : Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple domains. Preferred Skills & Certifications : - Experience in self-managed Kubernetes provisioning (e.g., kubeadm, Kubespray) and OpenShift customization (e.g., Operators). - Industry Certifications - CKA, CKAD, or cloud-specific credentials (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer). - Exposure to multi-cloud and hybrid cloud migration projects. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 4/19/2025