Cloud Engineer

American Financing

$120K — $135K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, ideally with GCP or multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
  • Strong proficiency with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE) and IaC tools like Terraform.
  • 3+ years of Linux administration experience, with familiarity in NGINX and web server concepts.
  • Experience with implementing SSO integrations and enforcing cloud security practices.
  • Preferred background in supporting financial services or mortgage technology systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to learn and an ability to document technical processes clearly.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS/Azure for mortgage applications.
  • Automate system administration and IaC with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes for efficient deployments.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to resolve infrastructure issues and optimize configurations.
  • Implement and uphold cloud security measures and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and document system architectures to enhance tech workflows.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and sick days.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Long-term paid disability benefits.
  • Paid maternity and bonding leave.
  • Full desk equipment provided.
Full Job Description
Compensation: $120 - $135K annually

JOB SUMMARY:

American Financing is seeking an experienced, proactive, and analytical Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure that powers our day-to-day operations and core loan systems. We are a lean & agile team, so you must possess the ambition & flexibility to wear multiple hats, automate processes, respond quickly to operational needs, and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and resilient.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with preferred expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
  • Strong proficiency with container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
  • 3+ years of Linux administration experience, along with hands-on knowledge of NGINX, web servers, and networking concepts.
  • Experience implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations and standard cloud security guardrails.
  • Experience supporting financial services or mortgage technology systems is strongly preferred.
  • Highly skilled communicator with a strong inherent curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for thorough technical documentation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable infrastructure environments in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS/Azure to support mortgage application platforms and internal services.
  • Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and system administration automation using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes (GKE) to streamline deployments.
  • Partner closely with internal technology teams to resolve critical infrastructure tickets, optimize NGINX configurations, manage SSO integrations, and support day-to-day operational needs.
  • Implement and maintain robust cloud security practices, access controls, and vulnerability management aligned with financial industry regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in agile team ceremonies, document system architecture and runbooks, and collaborate across teams to ensure continuous improvement of tech workflows.

Compensation: $120 - $135K annually

WHAT WE BRING
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
  • Paid time off and sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Long-term paid disability
  • Paid maternity and bonding leave
  • Full desk equipment provided

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