Lead Software Engineer, Cloud Site Reliability (SRE)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Cloud Site Reliability (SRE) based in India. This role leads cloud reliability and 24x7 site reliability operations for critical technology environments, with a strong focus on Azure infrastructure and cloud-native platforms. You will take ownership of major incidents, drive operational excellence, and ensure high availability and SLA adherence across production systems. The position combines hands-on cloud engineering with observability, automation, incident management, and reliability improvements. You will work extensively with Azure, AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Datadog, and infrastructure-as-code technologies to build resilient and scalable environments. The role also provides an opportunity to advance proactive monitoring, anomaly detection, AIOps, and self-healing capabilities. As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, collaborate with development teams, and communicate operational performance to stakeholders and leadership.