NOTE: All candidates MUST be willing to relocate to Salt Lake City, Phoenix, or Raleigh for on-site work by August 2026. No exceptions
No candidates requiring sponsorship, now or in the future will be considered for this position. No C2C
The Staff Cloud Solutions Engineer will handle the supervision, design, and implementation of adaptable solutions in cloud ecosystems. This role bridges the gap between development teams and technical infrastructure specialists, ensuring systems operate efficiently and support organizational technology objectives. Collaborating with architects and software developers, this individual will optimize and maintain scalable environments.
Responsibilities and Key Activities
- Direct initiatives using advanced technologies to build scalable, high-performance systems.
- Oversee solution design processes and craft tailored architectures for business needs.
- Perform analyses and research to address system challenges and business complexities.
- Evaluate performance metrics and refine processing workflows.
- Leverage automation frameworks to streamline deployments and enhance operations.
- Preemptively address potential performance bottlenecks and operational risks.
- Continuously enhance infrastructure reliability, ensuring systems are flexible and scalable.
- Execute tasks promptly, contributing to the timely success of various projects.
- Communicate technical information effectively across diverse audiences.
- Innovate and improve analytical and reporting processes to simplify workflows and enhance customer support.
- Take on additional responsibilities to meet team and organizational objectives.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Skilled in deploying distributed systems in diverse technological landscapes.
- Experience building robust and fault-tolerant systems with minimal downtime.
- Advanced coding and scripting expertise in languages such as Python, Ruby, and Bash.
- Competent in managing Linux and Windows environments within virtualized and cloud-based setups.
- Track record of overseeing cloud operations, including monitoring and notification processes.
- Familiarity with frameworks like Agile, DevOps, and related development methodologies.
- Knowledge of virtualization, container orchestration, and integration with CI/CD tools.
- Proficient in using tools for infrastructure monitoring and automation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and detail.
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently in a collaborative team.
Core Competencies
- Identifies opportunities to enhance processes and systems.
- Leads significant technical projects, proposing creative solutions to unique challenges.
- Anticipates issues and implements preventative measures.
- Sets and models high standards for professional interactions and technical deliverables.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Independently scopes and implements strategies to resolve technical issues.
- Provides leadership and technical direction to teams and stakeholders.
- Advises on best practices and technical strategies across organizational levels.
Minimum Requirements
- Recognized expert in technical domains relevant to the role.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
- Over nine years of experience in similar technical roles.
- Advanced degrees may be an advantage but are not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience collaborating directly with stakeholders to design custom cloud solutions.
- Expertise in optimizing technology costs and utilizing serverless infrastructure.
- Background in integrating cloud platforms with established enterprise systems.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and security standards for data handling.
- Advanced knowledge of data structuring languages such as YAML and JSON.
