Cloud Engineer (Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
Job Title: Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid Role)
Job Type: Contract/Full Time
Long Term Project
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and self-driven Cloud Developer to join our dynamic Cloud Engineering team at global financial organization specializing in developing innovative solutions for our clients. As a Cloud Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud automation projects and contribute to the growth and success of our company.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement cloud solutions and cloud infrastructure automation
Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform Enterprise, or Azure Resource Manager to define and provision infrastructure resources
Write clean, secure, efficient, and maintainable code in various programming languages
Deep understanding and building applications using AKS, Serverless functions, Web technologies, Databases etc.
Deep understanding of migrating on-prem applications to Cloud platforms (such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and methodologies, best practices.
Collaborate with Security teams to integrate with AAD & IAM in Cloud Applications.
Provide operational and user-facing documentation
Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud technologies and development practices
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience as a Cloud Developer or similar role (Software Developer)
Expertise in using Terraform to develop, test, and deploy cloud infrastructure as code
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python )
Expertise with one of the Cloud Platforms( Azure or Google Cloud Platform), Majority of Client cloud workloads leverage Azure today, but looking for multi-cloud exposure.
Familiarity with Azure Compute, Functions, AAD, AKS, VPNGateways, Firewall, Storage services, Monitoring and Logging.
Familiarity with DevOps & CI/CD tools(Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible, Gitlab, GitHub)
Familiarity with API and software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Hands on designing and developing solutions using Azure AI APIs (eg: OpenAI, Document Intelligence, AI Search, etc) also a big plus
Solid background on systems architecture/design,
Proficiency with cloud networking and security services
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands on experience developing large scale, secure, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
Experience with cloud-based technologies and services including Kubernetes, Serverless, Cloud Messaging.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in platform design and development.
Experience designing and implementing APIs
Basic utilization of cloud database services (SQL, NoSQL, Azure Cache for Redis) and UNIX/Windows
Consistent contributions to open-source software projects
Curiosity to solve new problems and keep learning new technologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Active certifications for Terraform, Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform
If you are passionate about software development, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to the creation of groundbreaking technologies, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of innovation!
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming a talented and motivated Cloud Developer to our team.