Senior DevOps Engineer AWS & Kubernetes (EKS)

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer at SMC Squared, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based solutions on AWS. Your role will involve providing technical leadership, mentorship to the DevOps and engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a crucial role in architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems that enable innovation and agility across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high‑performance cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps and engineering teams.
• Champion Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and promote automation‑first practices.
• Drive adoption of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous monitoring solutions.
• Architect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes workloads (EKS) and Dockerized applications.
• Create and manage Helm charts, reusable templates, and deployment libraries.
• Implement security best practices, including IAM governance and secure deployment models.
• Oversee system monitoring, performance tuning, and incident response using Datadog, Splunk, and CloudWatch.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align infrastructure goals with product and business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to optimize cost, enhance reliability, and improve operational efficiency across cloud environments.

Qualifications Required

• 6 9 years of relevant hands‑on experience with cloud engineering, AWS infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer certification preferred.

About SMC Squared

SMC Squared is a company that values its people and focuses on accelerating digital transformation for leading US and multinational companies. As part of Hexaware Technologies, a global leader in IT, BPO, and consulting, SMC Squared offers opportunities for professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive in a people‑first environment. If you are seeking a purpose‑driven company where your ideas matter and your work has a global impact, consider joining SMC Squared.

EEO Statement

SMC Squared is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are a creative individual passionate about design and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Cloud Engineer at SMC Squared, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of cloud‑based solutions on AWS. Your role will involve providing technical leadership, mentorship to the DevOps and engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a crucial role in architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems that enable innovation and agility across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high‑performance cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps and engineering teams.
• Champion Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and promote automation‑first practices.
• Drive adoption of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous monitoring solutions.
• Architect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes workloads (EKS) and Dockerized applications.
• Create and manage Helm charts, reusable templates, and deployment libraries.
• Implement security best practices, including IAM governance and secure deployment models.
• Oversee system monitoring, performance tuning, and incident response using Datadog, Splunk, and CloudWatch.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align infrastructure goals with product and business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to optimize cost, enhance reliability, and improve operational efficiency across cloud environments.

Qualifications Required

• 6 9 years of relevant hands‑on experience with cloud engineering, AWS infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer certification preferred.

About SMC Squared

SMC Squared is a company that values its people and focuses on accelerating digital transformation for leading US and multinational companies. As part of Hexaware Technologies, a global leader in IT, BPO, and consulting, SMC Squared offers opportunities for professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive in a people‑first environment. If you are seeking a purpose‑driven company where your ideas matter and your work has a global impact, consider joining SMC Squared.

EEO Statement

SMC Squared is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are a creative individual passionate about design and eager to contribute to impactfu