Cloud Engineer

BNY Mellon

$80K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • 7-9 years of software development experience; financial services industry experience is a plus.
  • 5+ years as a Cloud Engineer or Software Engineer with cloud-native roles.
  • Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or similar tools.
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP); multi-cloud experience is advantageous.
  • Broad knowledge of cloud fundamentals: compute, serverless, IAM, security, containers.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform and other IAC frameworks.
  • Design and build secure and maintainable solutions in programming languages like Python or Java.
  • Migrate complex on-prem applications to Azure, AWS, or GCP aligned with enterprise cloud strategy.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept to optimization.
  • Collaborate with Security, IAM, and Architecture teams to maintain compliance and robust infrastructure.
  • Create user-focused documentation to support operational excellence.
  • Stay updated on emerging cloud trends to enhance engineering practices.

Benefits

  • Access to flexible global resources and tools for personal and professional growth.
  • Focus on health and resilience with comprehensive wellbeing programs.
  • Generous paid leaves, including volunteer time.
  • Culture rooted in excellence and pay-for-performance philosophy.
  • Competitively assessed market compensation packages.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Cloud Engineering

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Cloud Engineering to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team. This role is located in NY/NJ, Lake Mary, FL and Pittsburgh, PA

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Architect and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, and other Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
  • Design and build robust, secure, and maintainable solutions using modern programming languages such as Python or Java.
  • Deep understanding and building applications using AKS, Serverless functions, Web technologies, Databases etc.
  • Deep understanding of migrating complex on-prem applications to Azure, AWS, or GCP, contributing to BNY's enterprise cloud strategy.
  • Participate in full SDLC processes - from concept and design through testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
  • Collaborate closely with Security, IAM, and Architecture teams to ensure compliance, identity integration, and robust enterprise guardrails.
  • Create clear, user-focused documentation that strengthens operational excellence.
  • Stay ahead of emerging cloud trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our engineering culture.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required. 7-9 years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, or Software Engineer with cloud-native responsibilities.
  • Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or similar technologies.
  • Strong programming proficiency (Python, Java, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Multi-cloud experience is a strong plus.
  • Broad familiarity with cloud fundamentals: compute, serverless, IAM, networking, Security, Containers, DNS, storage, monitoring, and logging.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible).
  • Strong communication, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting capabilities.


Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $80,000 and $165,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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