Cloud Engineer

Description

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure. The role supports application development, optimizes cloud environments, and ensures adherence to best practices across cloud platforms. Cloud Engineers combine strong technical expertise with collaboration, focusing on automation, performance, and continuous improvement to enable efficient and resilient systems.

Location:

Rogers, AR / Cincinnati, OH. This role must be based in one of these markets. Relocation is not covered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) contributions, 22 days of PTO, 12 paid holidays, pet insurance, and more.

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Bicep
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, and proactively address issues
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments
• Ensure security best practices are followed, including identity management, encryption, and compliance standards
• Optimize cloud costs through monitoring, right‑sizing, and resource management
• Automate operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues in cloud environments
• Maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and configurations
• Support disaster recovery planning, backups, and business continuity initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VNets, DNS, and load balancing
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Bicep or Cloud Formation
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Terraform, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally

• Cloud certifications such as AZ‑104:
  Azure Administrator or greater
• Experience with serverless architectures and services (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure App Insights or Grafana
• Familiarity with cost management and optimization tools
• Understanding of compliance frameworks like SOC 2
• Experience with database services (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, Cosmos DB, Snowflake)
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices

Our heart at Harvest is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity, authenticity, mutual respect, professionalism, and growth. Harvest Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Harvest Group will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Harvest Group does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), military service and/or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply.