Senior Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join Oportun as a Sr. Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will leverage Kubernetes, ArgoCD, FluxCD, and IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation for continuous delivery. This role requires expertise in containerization, microservices, and monitoring tools. Collaboration with development and DevOps teams is crucial for optimizing application deployment and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Cloud Engineer and strong knowledge of AWS and related technologies. Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our cloud services.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Expertise in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Istio, and Renovate
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices architecture within EKS using Knative Services
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana Stack and New Relic
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of cloud services
• Utilize Kubernetes to orchestrate and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Kubernetes configurations for diverse workloads
• Leverage ArgoCD and FluxCD for GitOps-based continuous delivery of applications
• Utilize Packer for packaging, versioning, and deploying applications
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Maintain version-controlled infrastructure code for repeatability and scalability
• Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions for cloud-based applications
• Work closely with the DevOps team to enhance observability and troubleshoot issues effectively
• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and provide technical expertise
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and procedures