Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation • $120K — $145K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proficiency in AWS services and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
  • Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation
  • Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and maintain complex cloud environments using AWS CDK
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for application code and infrastructure
  • Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
  • Collaborate with application developers to containerize services
  • Orchestrate services within scalable environments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and cloud operations
  • Focus on cutting-edge Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks
  • Engagement in automating processes to increase efficiency
  • Support for continuous learning and AWS certification
  • Collaborative team environment in a dynamic tech landscape
Full Job Description
AWS CDK / DevOps Engineer

Location: US Office- Chicago

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced AWS CDK / DevOps Engineer to facilitate the transition from manual infrastructure management to fully automated, code-driven environments. This role serves as a critical bridge between software engineering and cloud operations, focusing on designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks that empower development teams to deploy scalable, secure, and resilient cloud services with minimal friction.

Responsibilities:
  • Architect and maintain complex cloud environments using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing, integration, and deployment of both application code and infrastructure.
  • Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify system bottlenecks or failures.
  • Collaborate with application developers to containerize services and orchestrate them within scalable environments.

Mandatory Skills:
  • Proficiency in AWS services and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
  • Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
  • Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools.
  • Familiarity with cost management and optimization strategies in AWS.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles.
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
VRTU
* Ladders Estimates

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