Cloud Engineer

Overview

Lead Cloud Engineer, Cloud & TechOps - AWS Cost Optimization and Application Modernization. Join a dynamic IT team as a Lead Cloud Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the company’s cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. This hands-on leadership position is perfect for a seasoned professional passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud environments that drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Oversight: Lead the architecture and continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
• Performance Management: Work with cross-functional teams to monitor and ensure all applications and systems meet or exceed performance SLAs.
• Kubernetes Management: Oversee the design, optimization, and management of Kubernetes clusters to maximize resource efficiency and reliability.
• Incident Investigation: Leverage deep cloud expertise to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, minimizing downtime.
• Independent & Collaborative Work: Navigate high-profile projects autonomously, while effectively leading cross-team initiatives to achieve strategic goals.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management with an architect-level understanding of network, storage, cloud, and server architecture.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and DevOps methodologies.
• Must have Windows and application modernization from .NET to Linux EKS experience
• Refactor applications and Replatform - migrate platform from Windows to Linux/Containers
• Cloud Financial Management: AWS Cost Optimization and Application Modernization
• Cloud Finance Tooling: AWS, Carpenter, EKS, Lambda, Terraform, Gitlab, and Python
• Strong project management skills, especially with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in cost optimization, utilizing data to identify opportunities and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills, capable of working independently and leading teams.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience managing infrastructure within retail or e-commerce sectors.
• Advanced certifications in cloud platforms or related technologies.
• Knowledge of container orchestration beyond Kubernetes, such as Docker Swarm or OpenShift.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure environments.

Other Requirements

• Onsite presence in Grapevine, TX, five days a week is required.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support as needed.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are highly advantageous.
• If you’re ready to drive innovation and lead cutting-edge cloud initiatives in a vibrant retail environment, we encourage you to apply now and become a key player in their technological evolution!
• No 3rd Party applicants accepted - H1B candidates accepted, however, will not accept through C2C.