Principal Lead - Design Engineering

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Infrastructure Lead with 10+ years of overall IT experience to architect, implement, and manage robust cloud infrastructure solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Amazon Web Services, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence. You will lead a team of cloud engineers and work closely with architecture, security, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design and implement secure, high-availability AWS architectures to meet business and technical requirements.
• Define and enforce best practices around infrastructure design, cost optimization, and resilience.
• Lead migration strategies for moving workloads to AWS.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation
• Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Automate deployment pipelines and configuration management for repeatability and efficiency.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices and tooling across the organization.
• Operations & Governance
• Oversee day-to-day operations of AWS environments, including monitoring, incident management, and performance optimization.
• Establish and maintain security policies, compliance frameworks, and governance processes.
• Implement effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and administrators.
• Provide technical guidance and establish standards for AWS infrastructure management.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with software development, security, and business teams to align infrastructure with application needs.
• Communicate infrastructure strategy, progress, and risks to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience
  • 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or related technical roles.
  • Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale AWS environments.
  • Proven track record in leading infrastructure or cloud engineering teams.
    
• Technical Skills
  • Expertise with core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).
  • Strong experience in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and identity management in the cloud.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline).

Preferred Qualifications:

• DevOps Engineer – Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration on AWS (EKS, ECS).
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

• AWS Certifications - AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional,

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.