Cloud Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Core Responsibilities Designs, implements, and deploys cloud platforms to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions. Provides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Troubleshoots software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms. Develops technical standards. Tests and evaluates IT vendor products. Reviews configuration parameters to optimize system performance and maximize operation uptime Elevates code into the development, test, and cloud production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents. Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs. Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department. Administers system activities. Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables. Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of five years related work experience.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python, building and integrating APIs, and leveraging AWS for scalable solutions.
Experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, IAM, API Gateway, Glue, and Athena
Understanding of Data Marketplace concepts
UI development experience (React, TypeScript)
Tableau reporting and dashboarding
Leadership & Execution: Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes and deliver high‑quality results
Strong decision‑making skills with a focus on quality and impact
Ability to optimize work processes for efficiency and scalability
Adept at managing complexity while maintaining continuity and alignment across workstreams

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and deploys cloud platforms to support and meet business needs.
Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
Provides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production.
Troubleshoots software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms.
Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms.
Develops technical standards.
Tests and evaluates IT vendor products.
Reviews configuration parameters to optimize system performance and maximize operation uptime
Elevates code into the development, test, and cloud production environments on schedule.
Provides follow up production support.
Submits change control requests and documents.
Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements.
Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues elevated from staff.
Provides guidance and consultation as required.
Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
Administers system activities.
Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables.
Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.