Senior Cloud Platform 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 , our most valuable asset is our people. 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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
ZS's CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) Team builds, maintains and helps architect the systems enabling ZS client-facing software solutions. We define and implement best practices to ensure performant, resilient and secure cloud solutions. The CCoE team at ZS is comprised of analytical problem solvers coming from diverse backgrounds while sharing a passion for quality delivery - whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. The team has presence in ZS's Evanston, Illinois and Pune, India offices.
As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, you will be an individual contributor and subject matter expert who maintains and participates in the design and implementation of technology solutions. The engineer will collaborate within a team of technologists to produce enterprise scale solutions for our clients' needs. This position will be working with the latest Amazon Web Services technologies around cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and network security.
Primary Responsibilities

• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders (development/product management/stakeholders/ etc.) to ensure a clear understanding of business and technical needs; jointly select the best strategy after evaluating the benefits and costs associated with different approaches
• Architect cloud solutions using industry-leading DevOps best practices and technologies
• Identify, test prototype solution and proof of concepts
• Review product designs to ensure consistency with architectural best practices; participate in regular implementation reviews to ensure consistent quality and adherence with internal standards
• Work with application development teams to select and utilize security tools, mitigate vulnerabilities, devise testing strategies and automate repeatable tasks along with participating and assisting in root cause analysis activities
• Closely collaborate with implementation teams to ensure understanding and utilization of the most optimal approach
• Help develop architectural standards and guidelines for scalability, performance, resilience, and efficient operations while adhering to necessary security and compliance standards

Qualifications
ZS welcomes candidates with degrees in computer science, information technology or a related discipline. A demonstrated record of success and significant programming experience are required. Additionally, we seek individuals with the following qualifications:

• 3+ years in an Infrastructure Engineering / Software Engineering / DevOps role, deploying and maintaining SaaS applications
• 2+ years' experience with AWS cloud technologies and at least one AWS certifications is required (Solution Architect / DevOps Engineer)
• 1+ years' experience functioning as a senior member in an infrastructure/software team
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like Lambda, S3, RDS, EMR, CloudFormation (or Terraform), CodeBuild, Config, Systems Manager, ServiceCatalog, Lambda, etc.
• Full-stack IT experience with *nix, Windows, network/firewall concepts, source control and build/dependency management and continuous integration systems (TeamCity, Jenkins)
• Experience building automation using scripting languages like Bash//Python/PowerShell
• Experience working and contributing to software applications development/deployment/management processes in a SaaS model
• Experience in architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions with robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recover requirements
• Experience working in agile teams with short release cycles
• Possess strong verbal, written and team presentation communication skills. ZS is a global firm; fluency in English is required
• This role requires healthy doses of initiative and the ability to remain flexible and responsive in a very dynamic environment
• Ability to work around unknowns and develop robust solutions.
• Experience of delivering quality work on defined tasks with limited oversight
• Ability to quickly learn new platforms, languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet project requirements.

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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess 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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