Senior Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join Elite Technology, a leading technology company serving law firms, as a Senior Staff Cloud Engineer. You will play a key role in driving innovation in cloud engineering and DevOps practices, working closely with software engineering teams to design, automate, and optimize application deployment and runtime environments across multi-cloud platforms. This position requires strong programming, cloud infrastructure, and automation skills, and you will lead by example to build scalable, high-quality solutions while mentoring team members in cloud and DevOps methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale, distributed applications in a multi-cloud environment
• Strong programming skills with experience in Go, Python, or similar languages
• Expertise in containerization, Kubernetes, and automating cluster deployments
• Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code practices with tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or ARM templates
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, GitHub, or similar tools
• Proficiency with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
• Proven track record of leading architectural discussions and implementing scalable, automated solutions
• Strong mentoring and teaching skills with the ability to guide engineers at all levels
• A passion for cloud technologies, with experience evaluating and implementing emerging services
• Excellent communication skills to manage relationships with stakeholders and executives effectively
• Ability to work in an on-call rotation and resolve critical production issues efficiently

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cost-effective, high-performance Azure cloud solutions, including migrating on-premises applications to the cloud
• Collaborate with software engineers to automate and accelerate application testing, release, and deployment into runtime environments
• Build and implement highly automated, scalable solutions that enable product and engineering teams to innovate efficiently
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to establish a DevOps center of excellence
• Write production-quality code in Go or Python, building infrastructure-as-code solutions with Terraform, Pulumi, ARM templates, or similar tools
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, GitHub, or similar technologies
• Leverage observability toolsets like Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog to monitor system performance and reliability
• Participate in and lead architectural design discussions, contributing to strategic decisions and implementation plans
• Mentor and coach junior and senior DevOps engineers, fostering a quality-first mindset and sharing best practices
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies, assessing their impact and implementing optimized solutions
• Provide on-call support to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, identifying scalable solutions to prevent recurrence
• Engage with stakeholders and executive leadership to align on objectives and communicate progress effectively

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives