Principal Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description: Principal Cloud Engineer

Company: Bayer
Job Title: Principal Cloud Engineer
Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Division: Enabling Functions
Reference Code: 853372
Experience: 15+ Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Job Summary

Bayer is seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure for its Drug Innovation Platform. The role involves providing technical leadership, developing infrastructure strategies, implementing DevSecOps practices, automating data governance, and ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency across cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

Design, implement, administer, and maintain cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions.

Develop strategic and tactical engineering roadmaps for infrastructure technologies.

Manage computing, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud services.

Design scalable, secure, and resilient multi-cloud solutions.

Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and technical policies.

2. Automation & Scripting

Develop scripts to automate infrastructure management and operational tasks.

Implement automated quality checks, governance rules, and compliance controls.

Use scripting languages such as Python and R.

Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices.

Develop reusable software components and participate in code reviews.

3. Data Governance & Quality Engineering

Automate data governance processes in regulated environments.

Implement Quality as Code and Governance as Code practices.

Identify and resolve data quality, governance, and analytics compliance gaps.

Support data analytics workflows and cloud data services.

Ensure automated governance systems meet security and compliance requirements.

4. Information Security & Compliance

Identify infrastructure and information security risks.

Design and implement security controls to mitigate threats.

Integrate security practices throughout the development and operations lifecycle.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

5. Technical Leadership & Team Management

Lead infrastructure specialist teams in building, managing, and maintaining solutions.

Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Mentor engineers and promote modern engineering standards.

Manage technical projects and coordinate system integration activities.

Establish best practices for development, testing, deployment, and operations.

6. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues.

Investigate recurring problems and implement preventive measures.

Monitor system performance and identify optimization opportunities.

Manage testing activities and coordinate risks across integrated platforms.

Improve service reliability, operational efficiency, and user outcomes.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience

15+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics engineering, data governance, or automation.

Experience implementing Quality as Code and Governance as Code.

Proven experience automating data governance in regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare.

Significant experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects and technical teams.

Required Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud.

Cloud Architecture: Hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.

Scripting: Python, R, and infrastructure automation.

Data Governance: Quality as Code, Governance as Code, automated compliance controls.

DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Infrastructure as Code.

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and related protocols.

Infrastructure: Server and storage systems, virtualization, computing, and networking.

Analytics: Data visualization platforms, analytics workflows, and cloud data services.

Security: Information security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership: Enterprise architecture, strategic planning, team management, and mentorship.

Certifications

AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, or equivalent data-related certification.

Relevant advanced certifications are advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNP, Microsoft Certified, AWS Certified, or Azure Solutions Expert certifications.

Expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools.

Experience with edge computing, AI/ML infrastructure, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).

Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management frameworks.

Strong understanding of industry-specific regulatory and compliance requirements.

Published research papers, patents, or significant industry contributions.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and technical decision-making.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Technical leadership and team development.

Risk management and proactive troubleshooting.

Ability to align infrastructure strategies with business objectives.

Application Details

Company: Bayer
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Reference Code: 853372
Contact Number: +91 22 2531 1234