Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Platform Engineer

Are you a seasoned senior cloud engineer with a deep passion for AWS and a desire to fuel CAVA's growth through innovative cloud solutions? We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure, supporting CAVA's mission to redefine the fast-casual dining experience. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate CAVA's business objectives into robust and scalable cloud architectures that enhance guest experience, optimize operations, and drive growth.

What You’ll Do:

Cloud Architecture: Design and implement cloud architecture leveraging AWS services to meet business needs.
Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, and other relevant services.
DevOps: Collaborate with development teams to implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Security: Implement and maintain security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management.
Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud usage and identify opportunities to optimize costs.
Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related issues.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Execute effective decision-making skills to led team to succeed
Maintain emotional stability in stressful situations; lead by example for how our team should handle adversity
Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day
Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business

The Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in cloud computing, with a strong focus on AWS.
Advanced knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, and more.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Understanding of networking, security, and compliance best practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired
The compensation range posted includes total cash

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

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