Cloud Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Wayne, PA 19087In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles
  • Strong experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration tools like ECS or Kubernetes
  • Experience with serverless architectures and cloud design patterns
  • Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation
  • Experience with observability or monitoring platforms preferred
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support cloud observability platforms including logging and tracing systems
  • Develop cloud-native applications utilizing AWS services, particularly serverless technologies like Lambda
  • Implement and manage containerized workloads with Docker and orchestration tools
  • Automate infrastructure and operational processes using scripting languages
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practices
  • Manage and optimize SaaS and internal platforms while coordinating with vendors
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues to ensure platform reliability
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for scalable deployments and enhance CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Access to modern tools and technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Exposure to innovative projects
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and support cloud-based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systems
  • Develop and enhance cloud-native applications using AWS services, including serverless technologies such as Lambda
  • Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes-based orchestration
  • Automate infrastructure and operational processes using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Partner with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practices
  • Manage and optimize SaaS and internally hosted platforms, including vendor coordination and performance tuning
  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of cloud platforms
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to ensure consistent, scalable deployments and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate development velocity while maintaining quality standards
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve platform performance and efficiency
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on cloud architecture, containerization, and automation
  • Provides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Troubleshoots software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms.


Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or related roles
  • Strong experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures (required)
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration platforms such as ECS and/or Kubernetes (required)
  • Experience with serverless architectures and modern cloud design patterns
  • Strong programming and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages
  • Experience with observability or monitoring platforms (logs, metrics, tracing) preferred
  • Hands-on Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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