Job Description:
Technical Skills
Extensive knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current trends.
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Understanding of application architecture, orchestration, virtualization, and security protocols.
Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, and C#.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation technologies.
Knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, and HTTP.
Expertise in big data architecture, cost management, and disaster recovery planning.
Familiarity with cloud security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and identity management.
Understanding of cloud governance and compliance requirements.
Having hands-on experience on Cloud governance which includes Data privacy, Risk management, Security and compliance management, Data quality, Data lifecycle management and ownership
Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD): Writing scripts to automatically integrate new code and features into the deployment environment
Automation: Using automation to make software development more consistent, reliable, and efficient
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Using scripts to automatically configure the deployment environment
Configuration management: Using tools to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure and servers
DevOps engineers use tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes to perform their duties.
Design and implement cloud security architecture, including Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Monitor for security risks, vulnerabilities, and controls
Analyze, log, and respond to incidents in the cloud environment
Conduct threat simulations and penetration tests to identify potential threats
Manage cryptography and encryption for cloud-based data
Ensure that policies and processes are in place to protect business data
Certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Architect (CCA) are preferred.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Extensive knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current trends
- Proficiency with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
- Understanding of application architecture, orchestration, virtualization, and security protocols
- Familiarity with Python, Java, and C#
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies
- Knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, and HTTP networking concepts
- Expertise in big data architecture, cloud cost management, and disaster recovery planning
- Knowledge of cloud security, encryption, access controls, and identity management
- Hands-on cloud governance experience involving privacy, risk, security, compliance, data quality, lifecycle management, and ownership
- Experience with CI/CD, configuration management, and automated infrastructure provisioning
- Experience using Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Ability to design cloud security architecture and manage IAM
- Ability to monitor vulnerabilities, analyze logs, and respond to cloud incidents
- Experience conducting threat simulations and penetration tests
- CCSP, CISSP, or Certified Cloud Architect certification
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
Nextracker Insights
What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
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