Forward Deployed AWS - Lead (Noida, UP, India)
Iris Software
Iris Software
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Lead the enterprise AWS cloud strategy, aligning adoption, migration, and modernization with business objectives and technology roadmaps. Architect scalable, resilient, and high-availability cloud-native systems on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, Lambda, EKS/ECS, and S3. Implement robust governance frameworks, security policies, and architectural standards for consistent and optimized AWS adoption across the enterprise. Oversee cross-functional teams in complex cloud transformation initiatives, including legacy system migration and cloud-native development. Drive adoption of advanced AWS capabilities like serverless, containerization, and AI/ML services to boost system agility. Define and continuously improve KPIs for cost optimization (FinOps), reliability, deployment frequency, and operational efficiency. Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with security and regulatory requirements through strong IAM, encryption, and audit logging. Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business priorities and demonstrate ROI from cloud investments. Promote innovation in cloud engineering through automation, DevSecOps, and modern architectural patterns. Mentor and scale high-performing cloud engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and ownership.
Mandatory Skills: Amazon IAM, Networking & Connectivity (Amazon VPC + Amazon Route 53 + AWS Direct Connect), EC2 + Auto Scaling + Load Balancing, Amazon API Gateway, AWS SNS, AWS S3 + Amazon RDS + DynamoDB, EKS + Terraform, EKS + CDK, ECS + Terraform.
Behavioral Competencies: Demonstrate leadership and accountability in driving cloud engineering excellence. Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders for smooth delivery. Foster a culture of security, reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply strategic thinking to address cloud platform risks and business priorities. Make strong decisions balancing scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
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