Infrastructure Lead

Job Title: Infrastructure Lead/Architect
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: On-site Hyderabad, Pune or New Delhi
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as an Infrastructure Lead/Architect and play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing next-generation cloud infrastructure solutions
You will drive cloud and data platform initiatives, ensure system scalability and security, and act as a technical leader, shaping the backbone of our customersmission-critical applications

Key Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure utilizing services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, and IAM

Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of high-performance, cost-efficient Databricks data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with business objectives

Develop and manage data integration workflows using modern ETL tools in combination with Python and Java scripting

Collaborate with Data Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams to build resilient, highly available, and compliant systems aligned with operational standards

Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding cross-functional teams through infrastructure design decisions and conducting in-depth code and architecture reviews

Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring projects are executed on-time and within budget

Proactively identify infrastructure bottlenecks, recommend process improvements, and drive automation initiatives

Maintain comprehensive documentation and uphold security and compliance standards across the infrastructure landscape

Required Skills and Qualifications
8+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related roles

Extensive expertise with AWS cloud services; AWS certifications are highly regarded

Deep experience with Databricks, including cluster deployment, Delta Lake, and machine learning integrations

Strong programming and scripting proficiency in Python and Java

Advanced knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools such as Apache NiFi, Talend, Airflow, or Informatica

Proven track record in project management, leading cross-functional teams; PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications are a plus

Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation

Exceptional problem-solving, stakeholder management, and both written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with big data platforms such as Spark or Hadoop

Background in regulated environments (e
g
, finance, healthcare)

Knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS container orchestration (EKS)