Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing tech company, is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments, supporting our innovative product development. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud professional who thrives in a remote-first culture and is passionate about automation and infrastructure as code. You will be instrumental in shaping our cloud strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management processes using CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices and compliance controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and deployment strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes.
• Stay current with new cloud technologies and services, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, with hands-on experience in both AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Employees benefit from a culture of innovation, opportunities for professional development and certifications, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and make a significant impact.