AWS DevOps Engineer III – Cloud Automation

Website Rackspace

Where enterprise AI runs and outcomes scale

Company: Rackspace Technology
Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full time
Shift: UK / EMEA Hours (Fixed)

Also See: AI Data Scientist

Join the Multicloud Solutions Experts

Rackspace Technology is the multicloud solutions expert. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies across applications data and security to deliver end to end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges designing solutions that scale building and managing those solutions and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work year after year by Fortune Forbes and Glassdoor we attract and develop world class talent

We are looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer III to join our team in India. This role requires hands on expertise in AWS and DevOps tools with a strong focus on implementation and migration projects

The Opportunity

As an AWS DevOps Engineer III you will automate deployments using custom templates and modules for customer environments on AWS. You will architect AWS environments following best practices and deployment methodologies while creating automation tools and processes to improve day to day functions. You will educate customers on AWS and Rackspace best practices and architecture ensuring the control integrity and accessibility of cloud environments for enterprise customers

What You’ll Do

  • Automate deployments utilizing custom templates and modules for customer environments on AWS

  • Architect AWS environment best practices and deployment methodologies

  • Create automation tools and processes to improve day to day functions

  • Educate customers on AWS and Rackspace best practices and architecture

  • Ensure the control integrity and accessibility of cloud environments for enterprise customers

  • Lead workload and workforce management and optimization related tasks

  • Assist Rackers across the Cloud Function as needed

  • Solution and implement Greenfield projects leveraging IaaS and PaaS for primary sites and disaster recovery

Technical Expertise Required

  • Expert knowledge of AWS Products and Services including Compute Storage Security and Networking

  • Proficient skills in at least one of the following languages Python Linux or Shell scripting

  • Proficient skills with git and git workflows

  • Excellent working knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems with experience supporting and troubleshooting issues and performance

  • Highly skilled in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code including CI CD practices

  • Solid hands on experience with Kubernetes and the ELK stack

  • Experience in designing building implementing analyzing migrating and troubleshooting highly available systems

  • Knowledge of at least one configuration management system such as Chef Ansible or Puppet

  • Understanding of services and protocols configuration management and troubleshooting of hosting environments including web servers databases caching and database services

  • Knowledge of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols

  • Experienced in solutioning and implementation of Greenfield projects leveraging IaaS and PaaS

Who You Are

  • You have 5 to 15 years of relevant experience in AWS and DevOps

  • You have hands on experience in implementation and migration projects

  • You are passionate about technology and have a desire to constantly expand your technical knowledge

  • You are detail oriented in documenting information and able to own customer issues through resolution

  • You can handle multiple tasks and prioritize work under pressure

  • You demonstrate sound problem solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility

  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills for both highly technical and non technical audiences

  • You can communicate technical issues effectively to both technical and non technical audiences

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree required

  • Associate level Certificates in AWS or professional level certificate required

Why Join Rackspace

  • Work with a global leader in multicloud solutions

  • Join a team named a best place to work by Fortune Forbes and Glassdoor

  • Opportunity to work on challenging implementation and migration projects with cutting edge AWS and DevOps technologies

  • Fully remote role with a fixed UK and EMEA shift

  • Be part of a culture that embraces diversity and unique perspectives

Location This position is fully remote within India with a fixed UK and EMEA shift


Ready to embrace technology and empower customers

If you are an experienced AWS DevOps engineer with a passion for automation and cloud architecture we want to hear from you

Apply Now AWS DevOps Engineer III at Rackspace

Rackspace Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today

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