Lead, Platform Engineering

S&P Global

Lead Platform Engineer responsible for AWS infrastructure to support business applications. Collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and security of cloud resources.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeGurugram • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudLinuxOraclePythonShell ScriptingSQLTerraformUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support development teams and business applications across multiple environments
Develop and optimize GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable software delivery while maintaining security and compliance standards
Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to ensure consistent, repeatable, and version-controlled infrastructure deployments
Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using managed container platforms to ensure high availability and scalability
Drive cost optimization initiatives across cloud resources through monitoring, rightsizing, and implementing automated scaling solutions to reduce operational expenses
Collaborate with development teams to provide platform services, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and enable self-service capabilities for faster development cycles
Partner with security teams to implement and maintain security best practices, compliance requirements, and automated security scanning throughout the infrastructure lifecycle
Deliver all aspects of production support for various applications along with select third-party vendor products including incident resolution or proactive mitigation, change and problem management; ensure compliance to all agreed SLAs and requirements
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement automated solutions to ensure 99.9% uptime and optimal resource utilization
Drive adoption of best practices for security, compliance, and cost optimization across cloud environments
Perform a variety of tasks including coordinating resources and stakeholders, planning and setting milestones, assigning responsibilities and monitoring, and summarizing/communicating progress and status
Mentor and develop junior members of the team
Act as an SME and independently handle client issues and incident escalations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

11+ years of overall industry experience, including hands-on experience in:
Cloud technologies such as AWS and managed container platforms
CI/CD, GitHub/GitLab, and cloud networking
Oracle, PL/SQL queries, Linux/Unix shell scripting, PowerShell scripting (or Python)
Strong experience with containerization technologies and managed container orchestration platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to drive projects to success
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English, with the ability to represent complex technical issues/concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to learn and adapt
Ability to work with senior technology leaders to define scope, derive agreements, and track progress.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWSTerraformGitHub ActionsCI/CDOraclePL/SQLLinuxUnixPowerShellPython

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsflexibilityadaptabilitymentoringcollaborationproject managementstakeholder managementincident resolution