Overview PepsiCo Data BI & Integration Platforms is seeking a Midlevel Cloud Platform technology leader, responsible for overseeing the deployment, and maintenance of big data and analytics cloud infrastructure projects on AZURE/AWS for its North America PepsiCo Foods/Beverages business. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AZURE/AWS services – Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform provisioning & administration, cloud network design, cloud security principles and automation. Responsibilities Implement and support application migration, modernization, and transformation projects, leveraging cloud-native technologies and methodologies. Spearheads automation of routine tasks across cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, PowerShell, or Python—minimizing manual intervention and improving consistency. Champions toil reduction strategies, implementing self-service workflows and auto-remediation to boost system resilience and free up resource capacity. Drive toil reduction initiatives by leveraging infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and self-healing solutions to enhance system reliability and agility. Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements. Design, deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using AZURE/AWS services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services. Drive troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis by partnering with global cloud center of excellence & enterprise application teams, and PepsiCo premium cloud partners (Microsoft, AZURE/AWS). Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, customers, and vendors. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment using TF, Python, or AZURE/AWS CLI. Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices. Knowledge of cloud security principles around data protection, identity and access Management (IAM), compliance and regulatory, threat detection and prevention, disaster recovery and business continuity. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science. At least 8 to 10 years of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations, including security, with at least 6 years in a technical leadership role Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including microservices, serverless, containers, and DevOps. Deep expertise in AZURE/AWS big data & analytics technologies, including Databricks, real time data ingestion, data warehouses, serverless ETL, No SQL databases, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, web/function apps, monitoring and security tools. Deep expertise in AZURE/AWS networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets. Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP) with strong proficiency in automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code to streamline operations and reduce manual effort. Ability to design and implement toil-reduction strategies, including self-healing systems, observability, and proactive alerting mechanisms. Proficient in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Certifications in AZURE/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred. Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment. Fluent in English language.