Senior cloud engineer
Sailes
Software Engineering
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posted on Mar 9, 2026
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote
Department: IT / Cloud Infrastructure
Reports To: Cloud Engineering Manager / Head of Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure as code, automation, and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Remote
Department: IT / Cloud Infrastructure
Reports To: Cloud Engineering Manager / Head of Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure as code, automation, and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions that are secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
- Lead cloud migration projects and ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
- Automate deployment pipelines and manage CI/CD workflows.
- Monitor cloud systems for performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps, and security teams to ensure best practices.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cloud engineers.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
- Expertise in one or more cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
- Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.).
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
- Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in cloud environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- Health insurance and wellness programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture