Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

About the role

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. The Senior Cloud Platform Engineer will drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance.

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, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do 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.

Application Instructions

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern. Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.