Lead DevOps engineer

Job Title: Senior Platform DevOps Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Style: Hybrid

Experience:6+ years of releavant experience

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Platform DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer to join our Strategic Technology Group (STG) in Bangalore. STG is a core part of our technology organisation, supporting three main solution lines: Pricing, Capital, and Life. This role will primarily focus on supporting all three products. You’ll be part of a high-impact team enabling the reliable, scalable, and secure delivery, working closely with global colleagues, as well as consultants and business development teams.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and manage infrastructure using Terraform.
• Deploy and manage applications on Azure, utilizing Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in creating Infrastructure AWS & Azure cloud.
• Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Service (ACS).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.
• Implement and manage CI/CD deployment processes, including Azure DevOps Deploy.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Provide support and troubleshooting for deployment and infrastructure issues.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to assess and approve changes.
• Utilize configuration management tools such as DSC, Ansible, Puppet, or Salt.
• Package and deploy software using Chocolatey.
• Build and manage disk images using Packer (HashiCorp).
• Administer and optimize MS SQL databases.
• Maintain general Windows/Linux sysadmin tasks, including AD, DNS, IIS, and user permissions.
• Implement and manage web technologies, including load balancers, reverse proxies, and API management tools.
• Manage DNS and security settings using Cloudflare.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Reduce operational toil through automation and standardized runbooks.
  
  

How This Opportunity Is Different

• A chance to work on mission-critical platforms supporting global insurance and financial services clients.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global teams and grow your skills in both DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering.
• A forward-thinking technology culture with a focus on innovation, learning, and automation.
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Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with building CI/CD pipeline for Windows-based applications
• Fluent in Windows administrations.
• Skilled in Terraform, PowerShell, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (DSC, Ansible, Puppet, Salt).
• Understanding of software packaging and deployment using Chocolatey.
• Experience with Packer for disk image management.
• Solid understanding of MS SQL database administration.
• General sysadmin experience with Windows/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of web technologies and Cloudflare.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Hands on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• AWS, Azure & Terraform Certifications.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
• Experience writing complex Terraform & Powershell scripts.
• Container and orchestration experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AKS.
• Exposure to GitOps practices and modern CI/CD toolchains like Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Prior experience supporting complex enterprise platforms delivered to external clients.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and agile environment.
  
  

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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