Cloud Engineer

Shi International • Austin, TX

95d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Cloud Engineer will play a key role on SHI's internal Product Team, focusing on designing, deploying, and automating cloud infrastructure in the Microsoft Azure public cloud. This role requires proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, automation scripting in Python, and containerization with Docker. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions. This position is required to report to the SHI Austin, TX office location as determined by SHI management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure, including core services like VMs, networking, storage, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
• 2+ years of experience writing Terraform modules and managing infrastructure via IaC pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience scripting in Python to automate infrastructure tasks and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, including image creation, optimization, and managing containerized applications.
• Understanding of Azure IAM, RBAC, and cloud security principles.
• Experience working with Git and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and contributing to sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305) are strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks using Python.
• Build and maintain Docker-based container environments, including image creation and orchestration support.
• Monitor infrastructure and applications, respond to incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with software and DevOps teams to translate functional requirements into secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• Apply cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with governance and access controls.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including architectural diagrams, automation workflows, and runbooks.
• Stay informed on Azure service updates and emerging tools related to automation, IaC, and containerization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K
• Flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree