AHEAD

Associate Cloud Engineer

AHEAD$80K — $88K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Cloud Solutions
  • Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft MS-900, GCP Google Cloud Engineer (not required)
  • Willingness to travel for client projects (50+% of the time)
  • Existing U.S. work authorization is required
  • Graduated with a degree in a technical discipline by 6/8/2026 or have relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively across teams to build positive relationships
  • Collaborate on projects to ensure successful delivery
  • Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
  • Leverage creativity and critical thinking to find innovative solutions
  • Analyze issues and make recommendations using sound reasoning
  • Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
Full Job Description
Associate Cloud Engineer

(Internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant, Digital Solutions)

As an Associate Engineer in LAUNCH, you will start out in a 3-month training program within our Digital Solutions Group (DSG) practice focused on Public Cloud solutions. Upon completion of LAUNCH, you will have the opportunity to work on client projects based on skillset, personal interest, and business needs.

Who we're looking for: Think Big, Learn, and Be Curious

  • Innovative Thinkers
  • Enthusiastic Collaborators
  • Creative Problem Solvers
  • Curious Self - Starters


Responsibilities:

  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams, and build positive relationships
  • Demonstrate ability to work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects
  • Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions-oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems
  • Exercise sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems and make recommendations
  • Ability to execute, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines


Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of Cloud Solutions
  • Any of the following preferred but not required: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft MS-900, GCP Google Cloud Engineer
  • Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)
  • Existing U.S. work authorization is required


Experience in at least one of the below:

  • Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2027
  • Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
  • Successful completion in a technical-related bootcamp


$80,000 - $88,000 a year

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this role.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

About AHEAD

AHEAD is a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers a range of services, including cloud migration, managed services, and consulting. AHEAD works with clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has additional offices in Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. AHEAD was founded in 2007 and has grown rapidly since its inception. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. magazine.
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