AWS Platform & Infrastructure Engineer – Implementation (L2 / L3)

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.

Inviting applications for the role of AWS Platform & Infrastructure Engineer – Implementation (L2 / L3)

Location: Princeton NJ (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Platform / Infrastructure Engineer to lead and execute AWS cloud implementations, including greenfield builds, migrations, and modernization initiatives. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing secure, scalable AWS environments aligned to enterprise standards and best practices.

This role will work closely with architects, application teams, security, and operations to deliver AWS platforms that are production-ready, automated, and supportable.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Cloud Implementation & Delivery

• Design and implement AWS environments including accounts, VPCs, networking, security baselines, and shared services
• Build AWS Landing Zones using AWS Control Tower or custom frameworks
• Execute cloud migrations (re-host, re-platform, re-factor) from on-prem or other clouds to AWS
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery architectures across Availability Zones and Regions
• Deploy and configure core AWS services:
• EC2, Auto Scaling, ALB/NLB
• EBS, EFS, S3, FSx
• RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB
• IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager
• CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Develop and maintain IaC templates using:
• AWS CloudFormation
• Terraform (preferred)
• Automate environment provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
• Reduce manual effort through scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Security & Compliance Implementation

• Implement AWS security best practices including:
• IAM role-based access and least privilege
• Network segmentation and security groups
• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Centralized logging and monitoring
• Support compliance requirements (ISO, SOC, PCI, HIPAA – as applicable)
• Integrate with enterprise identity providers (AD, Azure AD, SSO)

Operations Readiness & Handover

• Ensure solutions are operationally ready:
• Monitoring & alerting
• Backup and restore
• Patch and vulnerability management
• Create implementation documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
• Support transition to BAU operations and L1/L2 teams

Advanced (L3 Focus)

• Perform performance tuning and cost optimization (FinOps practices)
• Resolve complex AWS incidents and platform issues
• Review and approve AWS designs and implementations by junior engineers
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers on AWS technologies and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 5–8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
• 3–5+ years hands-on AWS implementation experience

Strong expertise in:

• AWS Networking (VPC, TGW, VPN, Direct Connect)
• IAM, security controls, and governance
• IaC (Terraform / CloudFormation)
• Linux and/or Windows server administration in AWS
• Experience with migration tools:
• AWS Migration Hub
• AWS DMS
• Application migration methodologies

DevOps & Tooling

• CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus)
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate / Professional
• AWS SysOps Administrator
• Terraform Associate (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Strong implementation ownership and delivery mindset
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with customers, architects, and stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile

✔ Strong hands-on AWS builder, not just support

✔ Experienced in implementation and migration projects

✔ Comfortable taking designs to production

✔ Thinks about security, automation, and operations from Day 1

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries

• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter

• Accelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills

• Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace

• Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build

• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.

Let’s build tomorrow together.

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $80000 to $100000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity

· Work-from-Anywhere Roles – “Los Angeles California-based candidates are not eligible for this role”

· Location-based Roles (e.g., Richardson roles – metro area can be adjusted by role location) – “Los Angeles, California based candidates are not eligible for this role. area candidates are eligible for this role only.”

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.