Senior Cloud Engineer

About the role

In a data-driven company like TRACTIAN, the Cloud Engineering team is essential for maintaining robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructures. This team implements automation, security practices, and rigorous protocols to safeguard our digital assets and data infrastructure across diverse cloud environments. The Cloud Engineering team plays a crucial role in our internal operations and client solutions by ensuring continuous integration, secure deployments, and advanced observability.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will contribute to a technical team, safeguarding the company's cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS and OCI, with occasional projects involving GCP and Azure. Your role involves implementing state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions, embedding robust security measures, and ensuring efficient deployment processes. This position requires deep technical expertise and a hands-on approach to infrastructure automation, security integration, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and secure scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, OCI, and occasionally GCP/Azure.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, enhancing them through GitHub Actions and GitHub Enterprise.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters and AWS ECS environments, including GPU infrastructure management.
• Embed comprehensive security measures, integrating advanced security tools and practices proactively.
• Implement observability and monitoring solutions with Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry.
• Utilize Jira effectively for project management and issue tracking.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to drive secure and efficient development practices.
• Address vulnerabilities, security incidents, and tickets promptly and proactively.
• Field DevOps / SRE intake queues.
• Execute Kubernetes service migrations from AWS (EKS) to OCI (OKE), ensuring workload compatibility, stability, and minimal disruption.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, or similar roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS and OCI; familiarity with GCP/Azure preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (k8s), including cluster management, pod architecture, and GPU-based workloads; CKA or CKAD certification a plus.
• Expert in Terraform (primary IaC tool), Helm, Docker, and AWS ECS.
• Strong experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Enterprise, and Cloudflare.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools including Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks including SOC2 and ISO 27001.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation purposes.
• Docker Kompose experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS, OCI, Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD), or relevant cloud engineering certifications.
• Prior experience in high-growth tech environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and directly influence infrastructure and security strategy.
• Innovative and challenging technical environment.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 Days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Wellhub Membership - Access a wide range of gyms and training programs.
• Sports Incentive - Receive a monthly bonus when you regularly participate in physical activities.
• Long-Term Benefit - After four years of service, earn a fully funded trip anywhere in the world.

Pay

Competitive Salary