We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer skilled in Azure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift to design and manage scalable cloud platforms.

About the Company

Kumaran Systems has been a pioneer in engineering future-ready transformations since 1992. With over 34 years of excellence, Kumaran Systems specializes in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformations, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems tailored for various sectors, including Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive. The company is committed to enhancing organizational capabilities by not just upgrading their systems but also reimagining what’s possible through innovation and expertise in AI technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer who possesses strong hands-on expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift as well as solid application development and DevOps skills. This role involves designing and managing scalable cloud platforms, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), optimizing performance, and building advanced simulators and test environments to support enterprise-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Management: You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual networks, compute resources, storage solutions, and security services. This includes the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of Red Hat OpenShift container platforms for enterprise application deployment and orchestrating containerized applications across various environments using Kubernetes.

• Performance & Optimization: Conducting comprehensive performance tests using tools like JMeter and Neoload, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing performance tuning strategies to enhance application and infrastructure performance will be critical in this role.

• Networking & Security: Design and implement Azure networking solutions. Manage OpenShift networking components, ensure compliance controls, and troubleshoot complex networking issues in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Application Development & DevOps: This position also entails developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using modern programming languages like Python or Java, building CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment, and creating simulators and mock services for testing and training purposes.

Tech Stack

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Terraform (IaC tools)
• JMeter
• Neoload
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• GitHub Actions
• Programming Languages (Python, Go, Java, C#)

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (networking, compute, storage, security).
• Experience architecting and administering Red Hat OpenShift or other enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
• Practical experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (or similar tools).
• Solid understanding and operational experience with Kubernetes, containers (Docker), and microservices.
• Proven experience in performance testing using JMeter, Neoload, or equivalent tools.
• Strong grasp of cloud networking concepts, security controls, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications using at least one modern programming language.
• Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (preferably with GitHub Actions) and integrating with cloud platforms.
• Experience creating simulators, mock services, and complex test environments for application and integration testing.
• Good understanding of DevOps practices, automation, and observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options.
• Dynamic work environment with innovative projects in cloud technologies.