Job Description

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A Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure and services to support business operations, application deployment, and data management. The role involves collaboration with development, security, and operations teams to ensure robust, efficient, and secure cloud environments.



Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture: Design, build, and maintain cloud solutions leveraging platforms such as AWS; develop cloud architecture to support organizational needs for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Deployment & Automation: Implement automated deployment solutions using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline application releases.

Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor cloud services for usage, performance, and cost, and optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Security & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to security best practices and compliance standards; manage cloud access controls, identity management, and data protection measures.

Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues; provide technical support for cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Integration: Facilitate the integration of on-premises systems with cloud services, ensuring seamless connectivity and data interoperability.

Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for cloud setup, processes, standards, and troubleshooting guides.



Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience with 3 years hands-on AWS

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Proven hands-on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS

Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of networking principles, cloud security, and DevOps practices.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, etc.) are preferred.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.



Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.



Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.