Senior Cloud Engineer

DIVISION:

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership within the engineering team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Staff and Principal Engineers to set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and ensure code quality.

Development:

• Contribute to and lead design, development, maintenance, and implementation of complex features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Architectural Design:

• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability of systems.

Technical Excellence:

• Contribute to coding standards and best practices within the engineering team.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Contribute to optimization and refactoring of code to address performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
• Tackle challenging technical problems with a focus on delivering effective and efficient solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.

Innovation:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in processes and tools.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with more junior engineers to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the overall success of the product.
• Mentor junior engineers, contributing to their professional development and growth within their craft.

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years as a cloud engineer, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, specifically Python, SQL, ReactJS, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and BigQuery.
• Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance principles in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with modern infrastructure such as code technologies and containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of and experience with microservices architecture.
• Proficient scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with software development methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Relevant certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Prior experience in a product focused technology team desired.
• Experience in guiding engineering teams and influencing technical decisions.

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need.

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