Senior Cloud Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Cloud Engineer located in Raritan, NJ. Leads cloud engineering within the public cloud organization, focusing on AWS. Responsible for cloud account design, implementing security policies, compliance as code, and optimizing operational efficiency, with a emphasis on cloud automations, security/compliance frameworks, and solutions aligned to application hosting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Implement Cloud Solutions: Design and deploy public cloud infrastructures that meet business needs.
• Engineering Support: Provide ongoing support for existing cloud infrastructures, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Collaborative Development: Work with business application owners to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Architectural Leadership: Collaborate with technical product owners to inform strategic cloud architecture decisions.
• Technical Problem Solving: Partner with application teams to troubleshoot complex issues spanning infrastructure and application layers.
• Cloud Operations Optimization: Streamline and automate cloud operational processes and deployment practices.
• KPI Monitoring: Track adoption and performance of new features and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Security Best Practices: Ensure that all cloud architectures adhere to industry-standard security protocols.
• Industry Awareness: Keep updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies.
• Project Management: Initiate and drive projects aimed at reducing operating expenses and enhancing efficiencies.
• Issue Resolution Leadership: Lead real-time troubleshooting meetings to resolve DevOps challenges and enhance product features.
• Agile Processes: Actively participate in squad ceremonies, streamlining the flow of value using appropriate tools and reporting metrics.

Qualifications

• Required:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in AWS infrastructure engineering.
• At least 2 years of development experience in Python REST APIs.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience (leading a project).
• Experience with Generative AI solutions.

• Preferred:
  AWS Professional certification is highly preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and engagement with diverse audiences.
• A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service.
• Proven thought leadership in modern technology trends, including Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• A solid product technology background with a deep understanding of platform thinking and experience in delivering global platforms tailored for local markets.
• Experience in developing applications leveraging Generative AI and/or Agentic AI technologies.