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Role description Cloud Operations Engineer Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Cloud Operations Engineer to manage, monitor, and optimize our cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP environments. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency of cloud workloads while supporting deployment pipelines and incident response, working from our Pune office. Key Responsibilities Monitor cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, databases) for availability, performance, and capacity across production and non-production environments. Manage day-to-day cloud operations including provisioning, scaling, patching, and decommissioning of cloud resources. Respond to and resolve infrastructure incidents and s within defined SLAs; perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues. Automate routine operational tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates). Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes for cloud workloads. Implement and maintain cost optimization practices rightsizing, reserved instances, auto-scaling policies. Support CI/CD pipelines and work with DevOps teams to deploy applications and infrastructure changes. Maintain cloud governance tagging standards, access controls (IAM), and compliance with internal policies. Manage cloud monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus). Participate in on-call rotation for critical incident support. Document runbooks, SOPs, and architecture diagrams for cloud environments. Coordinate with vendors/cloud providers for support tickets and escalations. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or related field. Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP); multi-cloud exposure is a plus. Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and configuration management (Ansible/Chef/Puppet). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPC, subnets, load balancers, DNS, VPN). Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools. Relevant certifications preferred: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Skills High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code, Google Cloud Platform, PowerShell About UST UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the worlds best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impacttouching billions of lives in the process. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.