Senior Engineer Cloud [T500-20310]

About Albertsons Companies Inc. :

As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners across the United States, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others, serve more than 36 million U.S customers each week.

We build and shape technology solutions that solve customers’ problems every day, making things easier for them when they shop with us online or in a store. We have made bold, strategic moves to migrate and modernize our core foundational capabilities, positioning ourselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.

Our success is built on a one-team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance the customer experience. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we are transforming shopping into an experience that is easy, efficient, fun and engaging.

About Albertsons Companies India :

At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the company’s technology journey to support millions of customers’ lives every day.

At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.

Position Title : Staff Engineer Cloud

Job Description :

Roles & responsibilities :

Provide technical consulting to peer groups and management on infrastructure, OS, and subsystems

Evaluate vendor software and contribute to RFP, POT, and POC efforts

Define and implement efficient, cost-effective solutions for complex infrastructure needs

Collaborate across teams to understand IT requirements and business challenges

Consult on and lead implementation of innovative cloud technologies aligned to strategic goals

Define architecture approaches and design solutions that are scalable and reusable

Ensure adherence to architecture / design standards, security, and compliance

Drive analysis, design, and planning for solution implementations

Recommend enhancements to existing software to optimize performance and operations

Maintain awareness of emerging tools and technologies to drive innovation

Translate business functionalities into technical design and implementation plans

Take hands-on ownership of engineering tasks and documentation processes

Work with project managers in coming up with project plan and WBS, define work breakdown structures, and phase approaches

Identify automation opportunities and develop scripts for repeatable engineering tasks

Provide 4th-level support for complex issues, including vendor coordination and escalation

Guide the team in product validation, release testing, and performance tuning

Plan systems software / hardware specifications and customizations

Contribute to the technology roadmap and long-term execution strategy

Lead by example and provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams

Mentor less experienced engineers and resolve complex production issues

Direct infrastructure project teams and ensure delivery alignment

Experience Required :

In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms

Deep expertise in infrastructure as code, cloud automation, and peer review of code / scripts

Proven experience across multiple technology domains and toolsets

Advanced knowledge of operating systems, middleware, databases, and integration tooling

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills with precision

Strong organizational and troubleshooting experience in large-scale environments

Strong ability to understand client and management expectation and resolve issues that may affect delivery

Ability to manage cross-functional expectations and deliver under ambiguity

Experience leading distributed teams and working across global time zones

Demonstrated ability to elevate team capabilities through coaching and enablement

Self-motivated, eager to learn and lead through example

Committed to continuous improvement, inclusive mindset, and innovation

Competencies :

Compassionate and kind, showing courtesy, dignity, and respect. They show sincere interest and empathy for all others

Foster innovation through creativity to get to a workable solution. Use analytical thinking through issues using logic and reason

Show integrity in what is done and how it is done - without sacrificing personal / business ethics

Embrace an inclusion-focused mindset, seeking input from others on their work and encouraging the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions

Team-oriented, positively contributing to team morale and willing to help.

Learning-Focused, finding ways to improve in their field and use positive constructive feedback to grow personally and professionally

Think strategically and proactively anticipate future problems, needs or changes in the work

Skills Required :

Scripting : Python or Java

Cloud Platforms : Azure or GCP

Automation : Terraform / Ansible

CI / CD Tools : GitHub, GitHub Actions (GHA)

Containers & Orchestration : Docker & Kubernetes (AKS / GKE)

Additional Skills Required :

Understanding AI, AI Tools and AI frameworks

Databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL)

Cloud Functions (Azure Function, GCP Cloud Function)

Management (APIM, ApGW, ACR, GCR, Istio)

Observability & Cost Optimization (KubeCost, Flexera)

Security & Monitoring (OPA, Prisma, KEDA, Istio)

VertexAI, KMS, SA, Networking & API

Integrate AI technologies using cloud based solutions and cloud platforms

Familiar with Machine Learning, AI frameworks and tools

Execute proof of concept (PoC) around cloud platforms