Merck KGaA

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Posted On

Feb. 11, 2025

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

C - Professional (1-3 years)

Job Type

full-time or part-time possible

Apply By

March 4, 2025

Job Description

Education- Graduate from NIT OR IIT onlyJob Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Company Data and AI Organization. This role requires a product-oriented mindset, a passion for cloud technologies, and a deep understanding of building, automating, and deploying complex services to production in AWS environments. You will serve as the team's key expert on cloud security, networking, and cloud-native toolchains for observability and monitoring, while driving cloud data infrastructure excellence.As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will collaborate across teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. You will guide the team in adopting best practices for AWS cloud deployment and automation, while mentoring and supporting junior engineers in their professional growth. Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.Automate complex deployments, monitoring, and security tasks to ensure seamless operation of production systems.Lead initiatives to improve system performance, availability, scalability, and security across AWS services.Serve as the expert on AWS networking, security, and monitoring, implementing best practices for cloud governance, compliance, and security policies.Collaborate with product managers and development teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with the product vision and roadmaps.Leverage AWS-native and third-party observability tools to monitor system performance and ensure proper incident management and response.Act as a technical mentor for junior engineers, providing guidance on cloud infrastructure, Python scripting, automation strategies, and DevOps best practices.Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, features, and trends, continuously evolving the team’s cloud capabilities. Key Qualifications:5+ years of experience working in cloud engineering, with a primary focus on AWS environments. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation / Terraform.Proven track record of automating complex cloud deployments and scaling services in production environments.Expertise in AWS networking (VPC, subnets, security groups, etc.), cloud security (IAM, encryption, security compliance), and cloud-native monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.).Strong Python programming skills for automation and infrastructure management.Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, ECS, EKS) and orchestration.A collaborative and mentoring mindset, with the ability to guide and support junior engineers.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence technical direction.Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and optimize system performance.AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification is preferred.What We Offer:Competitive salary and benefits package.A collaborative and innovative work environment.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and drive product innovation.Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.We are an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. We want everyone to be able to bring their best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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