Cloud Engineer, Specialist
About The Position
Vanguard is seeking a Cloud Engineer, Specialist to join their team. This role involves designing, building, and supporting cloud-based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systems. The engineer will develop and enhance cloud-native applications using AWS services, implement and manage containerized workloads, and automate infrastructure and operational processes. A key aspect of the role is partnering with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practices. The position also includes managing and optimizing SaaS and internally hosted platforms, monitoring system health, and developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions. The engineer will also evaluate new tools and technologies, mentor junior team members, and provide advanced technical support for cloud production environments across multiple cloud computing platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or related roles
- Strong experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures (required)
- Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration platforms such as ECS and/or Kubernetes (required)
- Experience with serverless architectures and modern cloud design patterns
- Strong programming and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages
- Hands-on Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Experience with observability or monitoring platforms (logs, metrics, tracing) preferred
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support cloud-based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systems
- Develop and enhance cloud-native applications using AWS services, including serverless technologies such as Lambda
- Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes-based orchestration
- Automate infrastructure and operational processes using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
- Partner with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practices
- Manage and optimize SaaS and internally hosted platforms, including vendor coordination and performance tuning
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of cloud platforms
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to ensure consistent, scalable deployments and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate development velocity while maintaining quality standards
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve platform performance and efficiency
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on cloud architecture, containerization, and automation
- 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.
Benefits
- Enhanced flexibility
- In-person learning, collaboration, and connection
- Mission-driven and highly collaborative culture
- Support long-term client outcomes
- Enrich the employee experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
