Senior - Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to join our team and take a leadership role in driving cloud adoption and Backstage development. This role will focus on developing cloud-native applications, architecting cloud infrastructure, and enhancing the Backstage platform to streamline our development workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud engineering, automation using tools like Terraform, and expertise in programming languages such as Python and C#. Additionally, a solid understanding of configuration management using YAML and JSON is crucial for ensuring seamless integration and adoption of cloud technologies.

In this position, you will be a key technical leader responsible for driving cloud initiatives, guiding teams through the cloud adoption process, and building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions that support development teams. This is a high-impact role requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate our cloud transformation journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud adoption strategies across the organization, helping teams transition to cloud-native architectures and services.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including architecture, security, and business teams, to define and execute the cloud adoption roadmap.
• Establish best practices for cloud services adoption, migration, and management, ensuring that teams can leverage cloud technologies effectively.
• Develop, extend, and maintain the Backstage developer portal to improve internal development processes and enhance collaboration across engineering teams.
• Build custom Backstage plugins and integrate third-party services, including CI/CD tools, cloud platforms, and internal applications, to streamline workflows.
• Ensure the Backstage platform is highly available, scalable, and aligned with cloud-native principles.
• Architect, deploy, and manage infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and maintain reusable Terraform modules to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure deployment.
• Automate cloud operations and infrastructure configurations using YAML and JSON for seamless integration and configuration management.
• Develop backend systems, scripts, and tools using Python and C# to improve cloud infrastructure and Backstage functionality.
• Implement automation and operational tools that enhance the reliability, security, and performance of cloud-native applications and services.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to integrate cloud infrastructure management into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Dynatrace to automate deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and post-mortem investigations after incidents to identify improvements and avoid recurrence.
• Collaborate closely with development teams during the post-deployment phase to ensure smooth rollouts and address any production issues.
• Work alongside software engineers to design, deploy, and scale applications that are highly available, resilient, and fault tolerant.
• Provide guidance and support in ensuring that code is written with an operational mindset, enabling easy deployment, monitoring, and debugging.
• Act as a bridge between development, operations, and business teams, ensuring that infrastructure and software align with business goals.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or GCP

Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in computer science or related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• People Management Skills

Proficiency in using SLDC tools like AzureDevOps/JIRA

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a strong understanding of cloud-native services and architectures.
• Backstage Development: Strong experience in developing and enhancing the Backstage developer portal, including building custom plugins, integrating third-party tools, and improving developer workflows.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Expertise in Terraform for cloud infrastructure management and automation; experience with CloudFormation or other IaC tools is a plus.
• Programming/Scripting: Strong programming skills in Python and C# for backend development, scripting, and automation tasks.
• Configuration Management: Proficiency in working with YAML and JSON for cloud resource configuration, Kubernetes manifests, and other infrastructure management tasks.
• Cloud Security: In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and tools (e.g., IAM, encryption, network security) to ensure secure cloud operations.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar platforms for continuous integration and delivery.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Expertise with Git, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Database Management: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem–solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast–paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and industry trends
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver results under pressure
• Willingness to contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture

EPORTINGSTRUCTURE

Does this position formally supervise employees?

(Y / N)

No