Piper Companies is seeking a Jr. Cloud Engineer for a growing technology organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The Jr. Cloud Engineer role is a hybrid position requiring to be onsite 1 day a week. The Jr. Cloud Engineer will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and services across modern cloud environments. An ideal candidate for the Jr. Cloud Engineer role is an early-career cloud professional with foundational cloud knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for learning emerging technologies.
Responsibilities of the Jr. Cloud Engineer:
- Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- Assist with cloud migrations, system upgrades, and infrastructure automation initiatives.
- Monitor cloud performance and troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement cloud best practices and security standards.
- Document cloud configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
Qualifications of the Jr. Cloud Engineer:
- Strong internship or 1-2 years of professional experience
- Foundational knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform services.
- Experience with scripting or automation using Python
- Understanding of tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, etc
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Compensation for the Jr. Cloud Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $60,000 – $95,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
- This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
