Senior Cloud Engineer I

For our client, a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space, we are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer I to join their team. This role will lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution, working across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and scalability
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate and streamline processes
• Improve cloud security by maintaining audit-ready FedRAMP configurations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to launch services and respond to incidents
• Utilize Datadog for monitoring and optimizing platform performance
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and best practices

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in AWS infrastructure or platform engineering
• Intermediate to advanced expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes/EKS for microservices
• Experience with observability tools like Datadog and CI/CD practices with Git
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go

Benefits

• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Comprehensive health benefits for physical and mental well-being
• Paid vacation plus additional time-off including company holidays and birthday leave
• Family support with coverage for parental leave and care
• Engagement opportunities through Employee Resource Groups and company events

Pay

$100,000 – $130,000 annually

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available