Senior IT Software Engineer

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. 
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior IT Software Engineer to join our IT Platform Engineering team in India. This role is a key driver of high-impact technical projects, shaping the future of our IT organization. You'll be at the forefront of modernizing IT services, both on-prem and in the Cloud, with a focus on cloud transformation, automation, AI integration, and robust platform management.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE

• Cloud Transformation: Lead the design, planning, and execution of our cloud transformation strategy and migrating of critical Applications from on-prem to public cloud (AWS, Azure, or Google).
• Service Modernization: Architect and modernize legacy IT services by implementing highly scalable, reliable, and secure platform solutions aligned with the service roadmap.
• Automation & DevOps: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning with tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps to eliminate manual efforts.
• AI Integration: Drive innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies like AI/ML to enable new functionalities and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions to ensure platform health, performance, and security compliance.
• Issue Diagnosis & Resolution: Proactively diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for CI/CD, observability and platform security.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• 8+ years of professional experience in an IT infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering role.
• Deep expertise with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation projects.
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in at least one scripting language like Python, Bash etc.
• Solid understanding of monitoring and logging best practices, with experience in at least one of the tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Proficient in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to facilitate project planning and team collaboration.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent field from a reputed university.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Preferred skills (Good to have):

• Experience with integrating AI/ML solutions into IT infrastructure.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Expertise in secret management, with a strong preference for HashiCorp Vault.
• Experience with ITSM integrations for automation workflows, preferably ServiceNow.

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Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.