Job Summary
We are seeking skilled and motivated Cloud Engineers to join our team and help design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience on at least one major cloud provider as well as hands-on experience with modern DevOps tools and practices, strong networking and security fundamentals, and a solid understanding of both Linux and Windows environments. This is an engineering role and therefore, demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing end-to-end cloud-based infrastructure as code automation is paramount.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and engineer cloud infrastructure via infrastructure as code based capabilities including Terraform, Packer, and Puppet.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and integrate with Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
Engineer, design and optimize Kubernetes capabilities that support our developer self-service model and that meet high availability and performance requirements.
Implement and enforce cloud security best practices across infrastructure and applications.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across Linux and Windows servers.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
Maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and configurations.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
10 year’s experience in an infrastructure engineering or DevOps role
4 years hands-on experience with Azure, GCP, or AWS
2 years hands on experience engineering Kubernetes solutions and associated ecosystems
Strong background in automation with modern automation tools like Terraform, Packer, and Puppet.
Demonstrated abilities managing code and other project files with Git
CI/CD experience with modern tooling like Jenkins or Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts (Virtual Private Networks, Software Defined Networking, Network and Application Load Balancers, DNS, API Gateways, Routing).
Solid grasp of cloud security principles and compliance standards.
Proficiency in Linux and Windows system administration.
Understanding of GitOps
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, etc).
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Hands on experience with modern GitOps tools such as FluxCD or ArgoCD
Skills Required
- 10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or DevOps
- 4 years of hands-on experience with Azure, GCP, or AWS
- 2 years of hands-on experience engineering Kubernetes solutions and associated ecosystems
- Strong automation experience with Terraform, Packer, Puppet, or similar tools
- Experience managing code and project files with Git
- CI/CD experience with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tooling
- Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPNs, SDN, load balancers, DNS, API gateways, and routing
- Understanding of cloud security principles and compliance standards
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows system administration
- Understanding of GitOps
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer certification
- Cloud technology certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
- Familiarity with Bash, Python, or PowerShell
- Hands-on experience with GitOps tools such as FluxCD or ArgoCD
What We Do
Staples India is Staples’ technology and innovation hub in Chennai, building platforms, systems, and digital solutions that support the company’s global operations and future of work. Staples serves consumers and businesses with workplace products and services, including office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, breakroom essentials, print and marketing, shipping, travel, and promotional offerings. Its India teams focus on engineering, eCommerce, process optimization, and enterprise solutions.
