Lead - AWS DevOps Engineer (Terraform) at Egen

Job Summary We are looking for a Lead AWS DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Terraform and AWS DevOps practices. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, enabling CI/CD automation, and supporting serverless and API-driven architectures. The candidate is expected to be hands-on while also providing technical guidance and leadership. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code). • Develop reusable, modular, and scalable Terraform code for AWS resources. • Manage and operate core AWS services, including VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, Lambda, and API Gateway. • Design, deploy, and operate containerized workloads on Amazon ECS. • Build, manage, and optimize Docker images for application and platform workloads. • Develop, deploy, and integrate AWS Lambda functions using Python. • Design, publish, and manage APIs using Amazon API Gateway. • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments. • Implement automated build, test, deployment, and rollback strategies for both serverless and container-based workloads. • Apply security best practices across AWS infrastructure (IAM, encryption, network security). • Support cost optimization initiatives and monitor cloud resource usage. • Design and support Disaster Recovery (DR) and backup strategies. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex AWS infrastructure, container, and pipeline issues. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to DevOps and cloud engineers. • Collaborate with application, data, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Required Qualifications • 8–12+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering roles. • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for AWS Infrastructure as Code. • Extensive hands-on experience with AWS, including ECS and core services. • Practical experience running containerized applications on Amazon ECS. • Familiarity with Docker, including image creation, optimization, and lifecycle management. • Experience developing AWS Lambda functions using Python. • Hands-on experience with Amazon API Gateway. • Strong experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines. • Solid understanding of Git version control, branching strategies, and automation workflows. • Experience supporting production-grade AWS environments. • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience • Experience with AWS SageMaker and ML platform infrastructure. • Experience with Amazon OpenSearch. • Exposure to Factory DB or similar enterprise data platforms. • Experience with AWS Glue and data integration pipelines. • Knowledge of cloud cost optimization (FinOps) practices. • Experience designing and validating Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. • Experience with advanced container orchestration patterns on ECS (e.g., autoscaling, blue/green deployments). • Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures at scale. Certifications (Preferred) • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate • Relevant security or data-related AWS certifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.