Lead Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re seeking a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud platforms. This role blends hands-on technical execution with strategic leadership, supporting business-critical systems operating at scale.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, security, and business stakeholders to design and optimize cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments. This opportunity is ideal for a senior cloud professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges while setting standards and guiding teams forward.

What You’ll Do

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions

• Establish and evolve best practices for operating and scaling cloud-based platforms

• Research and design solutions for complex technical and business challenges

• Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency

• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or CloudFormation

• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks

• Partner with technical teams to support implementations and troubleshoot operational issues

• Monitor environments, analyze incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures

• Participate in on-call rotations and support production systems as needed

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organizational goals

• Mentor engineers and contribute to cloud adoption and maturity initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365

• Proven experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure at scale

• Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code , modular design, and version control

• Experience automating infrastructure using Python and/or PowerShell

• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, FedRAMP, GDPR)

• Demonstrated ability to optimize cloud costs, performance, and resource utilization

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra and privileged access management

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on delivery mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

• AWS and/or GCP certifications

• Experience mentoring engineers or leading cloud initiatives

• Background working in regulated or compliance-driven environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Hybrid work environment

• Focus on professional growth, learning, and career development

• Opportunity to lead high-impact cloud initiatives supporting mission-critical platforms

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.