Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance.
You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.
This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.
Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in our Dallas, TX offices
On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
• Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
• Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑based infrastructure at scale.
• Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Strong Candidates Will

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
• Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off

About You

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast‑paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT , drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment.Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT , individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.