Cloud Engineering Lead - Kubernetes

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.
ZS's Cloud Center of Excellence team defines and implements cloud best practices that ensure secure and resilient enterprise grade systems architecture for client facing/delivery software solutions. The Cloud team at ZS is a casual, collaborative, and a smart group with offices in Evanston, Illinois and Pune, India.
Cloud Engineering Lead
This role will involve managing and scaling Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure, designing and implementing cloud architectures, and leading containerization and infrastructure automation across various projects. You will work with a broader set of DevOps and CNCF tools, applying deep expertise in CI/CD, security, and infrastructure-as-code to support high-availability applications across diverse cloud environments.
What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) across AWS environments, maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
• Lead the development and automation of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as ArgoCD, Cilium, TeamCity, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline to streamline application deployment and configuration.
• Expertly manage cloud resources using Terraform, and develop reusable, version-controlled IaC modules, promoting modular, scalable infrastructure deployment.
• Strong understanding and experience with Helm charts, and CNCF applications such as Cilium, Karpenter, and Prometheus.
• Configure and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring compliance with container security standards.
• Oversee Docker image creation, tagging, and management, including maintaining secure, efficient Docker repositories (ECR, JFrog).
• Utilize monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Cloudwatch Container Insight) to ensure system performance, detect issues, and proactively address performance concerns.
• Act as an escalation point for critical issues, conduct root cause analyses and maintain SOPs and documentation for efficient incident response and knowledge sharing.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the CCoE team.

What You'll Bring:

• BE/B.Tech or higher in CS, IT or EE
• Hand-on experience of 7-8yrs in delivering container-based deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Good exposure in writing Helm Charts and configuring Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in writing manifest files for Deployment, Service, Pod, Daemon Sets, Persistent Volume (PV), Persistent Volume Claim (PVC), Storage, Namespaces
• Hand-on experience in delivering container-based deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in Cloud, DevOps, and Linux and Experience in DevOps Tools like Git, Helm, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong hands-on experience in Python, Yaml, or similar languages.
• Build and deploy Docker containers to break up monolithic apps into microservices, improving developer workflow
• Strong understanding of container security and relevant tool experience like Sysdig, CrowdStrike, etc
• Strong knowledge of container performance monitoring and scaling policies
• Deep Linux knowledge with an understanding of the container ecosystem
• Good Experience to develop images using Docker container Technology

Should have good communication skills and a can-do attitude
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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