Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job DetailExperience Level Sr LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000022472Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Information Technology and Services;SAAS;FinTechSelling Points Lead impactful cloud infrastructure projects in a hybrid work environment. Drive innovation in Kubernetes and AWS architecture for scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud solutions.Job DescriptionSenior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer OverviewThe Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will architect and manage cloud solutions, ensuring scalability and performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Kubernetes architecture for production environments.Focus on automation-first strategies to streamline operations and enhance infrastructure efficiency.Support the client’s platform scaling efforts through innovative cloud and network solutions.Develop and maintain architectural documentation and reference designs for cloud infrastructure.Ensure consistent networking patterns across environments, optimizing connectivity and traffic flows.Work on integrating self-hosted and SaaS services, collaborating with developers on software architecture.Contribute to the client’s technology strategy by providing architectural guidance and standards.Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Key Responsibilities & DutiesDesign and manage Kubernetes architecture, including cluster lifecycle and operational management.Integrate new services, ensuring compatibility and scalability within the cloud infrastructure.Manage Transit Gateway, Network Firewall, and external connectivity for optimized performance.Develop edge and traffic management strategies, including CDN, DNS, and TLS configurations.Collaborate with engineering and security teams to establish and enforce platform standards.Troubleshoot and optimize traffic flows, ensuring consistent networking across environments.Produce architectural guardrails and design documents to guide infrastructure development.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams working on cloud infrastructure projects.Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job RequirementsBachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.Minimum of 7 years in cloud or infrastructure engineering roles, with architectural responsibilities.Proficiency in Kubernetes platforms, including autoscaling, node provisioning, and security.Deep expertise in AWS infrastructure, networking, and managed services.Experience with cloud networking architecture patterns, including VPC design and routing.Preferred experience with API Gateways, Akamai management, and application design principles.Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous but not mandatory.Strong communication skills to articulate architectural decisions to diverse audiences.