Job Summary
The Cloud Engineer’s primary role is to guide and assist large enterprise clients in their cloud design, build, and transformation initiatives. This role involves leveraging deep expertise in cloud technologies and architecture, focusing on designing and building solutions that modernize and optimize our clients’ IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in FinOps, AI-driven automation, and GitOps practices to deliver measurable business value.
Responsibilities
– Lead cloud architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with client needs and our strategic business objectives
– Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions, utilizing Infrastructure as Code methodologies with Terraform and GitOps workflows
– Continuously monitor the health and performance of AWS infrastructure, systems, and accounts, identifying issues and implementing solutions for improved efficiency
– Implement, enforce, and configure security policies, controls, services, identity management, and other security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats
– Drive FinOps initiatives to help clients identify, track, and reduce cloud spend across AWS environments — including rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and cost allocation governance
– Assist in the development and maintenance of tagging strategies, budget controls, and utilization reporting to support cloud cost optimization and financial transparency
– Design and implement AI agentic workflows that automate complex operational tasks, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new efficiencies for clients
– Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate and refine processes using CI/CD pipelines and Ansible-based configuration management, enhancing efficiency and quality
– Streamline and optimize CI/CD platforms to maintain rapid and reliable deployments
– Drive software modernization projects, updating and improving legacy systems with serverless and cloud-native technologies
– Provide expert guidance in DevSecOps, ensuring robust security practices are integrated into development and deployment pipelines
– Design, consume, and integrate APIs to connect cloud services, internal platforms, and third-party systems
– Conduct cost optimization analysis, identifying areas for financial efficiency in cloud deployments
– Engage with key stakeholders, including IT Directors, VPs, SVPs, CIOs, and CFOs, to understand their business challenges and propose tailored solutions
– Document and track project progress and architectural decisions through CRM systems
– Participate in and lead discussions and presentations at industry conferences and trade shows
Essential Functions
– Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy for clients, encompassing architecture, design, and deployment
– Lead and mentor teams in cloud technology best practices — including GitOps, CI/CD pipeline design, Ansible automation, and FinOps — fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
– Implement AI agentic workflow solutions that integrate with client environments to automate repetitive processes and enable intelligent operations
– Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and repeat business
– Conduct market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and identify new business opportunities
– Develop and manage a portfolio of cloud architecture projects, overseeing all aspects from inception to completion
– Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions into clients’ existing IT ecosystems
Required Experience
– Minimum five (5) years’ experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation
– Proven track record of successful enterprise-level cloud transformations
– Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, GitOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Ansible for configuration management and automation
– Demonstrated experience monitoring AWS infrastructure health and performance, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
– Experience implementing and enforcing cloud security policies, identity and access management (IAM), and security controls to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats
– Hands-on experience with FinOps practices — including AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans, tagging strategies, and utilization reporting — with a demonstrated ability to drive measurable cost reductions for clients
– Experience designing and implementing AI agentic workflows, leveraging tools and frameworks that automate operational processes and integrate intelligent decision-making
– Working knowledge of API design, integration, and consumption across REST interfaces, enabling connectivity between cloud services and enterprise systems
– Experience in managing and delivering complex IT projects
– Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive-level stakeholders
– Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
– Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable
