Senior Cloud Engineer

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) – the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy, and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives, because we believe that people power progress. Join us as a Senior Cloud Engineer in our Product Engineering team based in Bangalore, India.  

• Work in tandem with product development teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company
• Define and document the best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance
• Provide guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship to developer teams to build their cloud competencies
• Provide infrastructure and observability to product teams ensuring application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards for code quality and thoughtful design
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security and compliance guidelines

• Following the Cloud Engineering strategy, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy cloud applications, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics
• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity

• 3 years in a Cloud Engineering or similar role, with a proven track record of architecting and managing highly reliable and scalable systems.
• Strong programming and scripting skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, .NET, Go, or Java. 
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Experience with Observability implementation and tools such as New Relic, Grafana, DataDog.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Google Cloud Professional Architect.
• Experience with implementing and managing microservices architectures. 
• Experience with performance testing and optimization techniques. 

• Competitive remuneration package 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment 

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement  
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans