Cloud Engineer; JR

Introduction
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The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable cloud environments. This role focuses on creating a secure, efficient, and reliable cloud infrastructure to support organizational goals and drive innovation.

The Cloud Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and Cloud Architects to ensure seamless integration, maximum availability, maximum performance, and optimal use of cloud resources.

• Design, build, and manage cloud platforms across AWS and Azure to meet organizational and application requirements.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Configure and manage compute, storage, network, and security resources in cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure is highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant through appropriate architectural design.
• Collaborate with development teams to enable cloud-native application deployments.
• Automate cloud resource provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize performance and cost.
• Ensure the security of cloud platforms by implementing best practices, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption mechanisms.
• Monitor cloud systems using tools like Prometheus, Datadog, or Splunk to ensure reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and resolve incidents promptly.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies to ensure data and service availability.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions to enhance platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and configuration guidelines.

• Drive cloud adoption across the organization by promoting platform capabilities and benefits.
• Participate in cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on cloud technologies and practices.
• Conduct periodic reviews of cloud infrastructure to identify improvement opportunities.

Education:

A combination of education, experience, and training should qualify the candidate.

Certification(s):

Preferred certifications include but are not limited to:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Terraform Associate Certification.
• Docker Certified Associate.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Candidate

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, platform development, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services and tools from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, virtual private clouds (VPCs), firewalls, and DNS in a cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Solid knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements for cloud environments (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in designing and deploying scalable, cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot complex cloud issues.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.