Application Lead

Project Role :

Application Lead

Project Role Description :

Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.

Must have skills :

Microsoft Windows Server Administration

Good to have skills :

NA

Minimum 5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification :

15 years full time educationSummary: As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure that application requirements are met, overseeing the development process, and providing guidance to team members. You will also engage in problem-solving activities, ensuring that the applications are functioning optimally and meeting user needs. Your role will require you to balance technical responsibilities with team management, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and efficiency. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to be an SME. - Collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. -Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022). -Manage roles and features such as AD DS, DNS, DHCP, File Services, and Group Policy. -Perform OS patching, server hardening, and lifecycle management. -Support virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware ESXi). -Manage physical and virtual servers, storage, and networking. -Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and system-related issues in datacenter environments. -Deploy and manage Windows workloads in Azure, AWS, or GCP. -Integrate and support hybrid environments using Azure AD Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, or ExpressRoute. -Work with cloud-native services such as Azure VMs, IAM, S3, or Azure Blob Storage. -Automate system provisioning and configurations using PowerShell, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. -Implement and maintain desired state configuration (DSC) or other CM tools. -Enforce Windows security best practices, Group Policies, and access controls. -Manage certificates, WSUS, antivirus, and endpoint protection. -Monitor infrastructure using tools such as System Center (SCOM), SolarWinds, Nagios, or Azure Monitor. -Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks (CPU, memory, disk, network). -Participate in capacity planning and system optimization. -Work with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, security, DevOps). -Create and maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and recovery plans. Professional & Technical Skills: -Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 -Cloud Platforms: Azure (preferred), AWS, GCP -Directory Services: Active Directory, Azure AD, AD FS -Scripting/Automation:PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates -Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, SCVMM -Monitoring:SCOM, SolarWinds, Nagios, Azure Monitor -Backup & DR Veeam, Commvault, Windows Server Backup -Storage/Networking iSCSI, SMB, DFS, VLANs, Load Balancers -Configuration Mgmt:Group Policy, Desired State Configuration (DSC) -Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking. -Excellent communication and collaboration skills. -Ability to work independently and manage priorities. -Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. -Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and support escalation. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Windows Server Administration. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.