Lead Cloud Engineer

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
As a Cloud Engineering Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud strategy, designing robust and scalable cloud-based solutions, and ensuring seamless execution. Your technical expertise and leadership skills will directly impact the team's efficiency, security, and growth. You'll lead a team of talented junior Cloud Engineers, guiding them toward excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
What You'll Do:

• Leading business requirement gathering, collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and design optimal cloud-based solutions and creating design documents specifying network architecture, security architecture and infra components design.
• Define and document best practices for cloud infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and optimization.
• Customize and integrate emerging cloud technologies to enhance security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) in accordance with security standards and best practices.
• Proactively communicate changes and adoptions of new cloud technologies to stakeholders.
• Work with the team to evaluate business needs and ,priorities and address data systems and management requirements.
• Lead development of cloud infra setup and cloud migration using Python, SQL, Spark, and cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Building blueprints for cloud migration and infra setup which acts as single source of information for implementation.
• Facilitate the migration of on-premises data to the cloud and manage cloud-based data conversions.
• Adopt an analytical, data-driven approach to drive a deep understanding of the business and its evolving needs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Cloud Engineers, helping them build their cloud competencies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Write comprehensive solution design documents to guide the team's implementation efforts.
• Providing Thought Leadership
• Manage cloud environments in alignment with company security guidelines and best practices.
• Ensure high application performance, availability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, security, and thoughtful design.
• Design cloud architecture for high availability, security, scalability, and performance.
• Remediate any availability, regulatory, or performance-related operational issues.
• Develop and implement technical solutions related to cloud applications, including data processing, statistical modeling, and advanced analytics.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle for cloud-based solutions.
• Leverage your expertise to build connectors that seamlessly integrate cloud services and automate workflows.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, virtualization, compute, storage, and management products.

What You'll Bring:

• A relevant Bachelors or higher-education degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related technical role.
• Preferred certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of container technologies (e.g., AKS, EKS, OpenShift) and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Proficiency in software development methods (Java, .NET) and scripting languages (C#, Python, PowerShell).
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages.
• Thorough understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud-based data solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proven leadership experience, preferably leading small teams of cloud engineers.
• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions and infrastructure.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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