Job#: 3058631 Job Description: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Alternate Location: Charlotte, NC, Jersey City, NJ
Role Overview
Our organization is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design and implement robust software solutions that align with our cloud enablement strategy. The successful candidate will work across technology teams to create solutions that support our cloud roadmap while maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. This role requires collaboration within a software development team to ensure code adherence to strict standards for accessibility, security, and performance. We value professionals who actively participate in requirements gathering, architecture reviews, and design meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement new software solutions in alignment with established cloud enablement strategies.
- Maintain and enhance existing software systems to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
- Write infrastructure as code utilizing Terraform to automate deployment and management processes.
- Ensure all code adheres to organizational standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices, and performance.
- Write and conduct comprehensive unit and integration tests to validate software functionality.
- Collaborate effectively within an agile software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance, and project management members.
- Participate actively in requirements analysis, architecture reviews, and design meetings.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in information technology, with at least 5 years of dedicated experience in cloud engineering utilizing platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
Technical Skills: Proven experience writing infrastructure as code using Terraform, including Terraform Enterprise, Private Module Registry, and Terraform Sentinel. Strong knowledge of web protocols, multiple operating systems, hypervisors, and distributed systems architecture is required. Expertise in Azure Cloud Adoption Framework or similar frameworks, cloud security tools (such as Azure Policy, Azure Defender for Cloud, and Azure Sentinel), and CI/CD toolchains like Maven and Jenkins is essential. Proficiency in general programming languages such as Java or Python, along with experience in agile development practices and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, CloudFormation, or Salt, is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with identity management frameworks and directory service tools.
- Proficiency in Linux or UNIX system administration.
- Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
- Familiarity with the Go programming language.
- Professional cloud provider certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Architect.
- Demonstrated experience in architecting complex software solutions.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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