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Job InformationAre you a hands-on engineer who thrives on building robust, scalable systems? Join our dynamic Cloud Monitoring SRE team where you'll architect and maintain mission-critical cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies. This role is perfect for a strong coder who wants to drive operational excellence through automation, intelligent monitoring, and modern DevOps practices. You'll work closely with development teams in a fast-paced environment where your technical skills directly impact system reliability and customer experience.

Key Job Functions

 

Infrastructure & Automation:

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions using AWS services and Infrastructure as Code
• Build robust CI/CD pipelines with comprehensive testing and automated deployment capabilities
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems using CloudWatch, Splunk, and modern observability tools
• Automate operational processes to eliminate manual work and reduce human error

System Reliability & Performance:

• Maintain high availability and performance of large-scale cloud platforms
• Implement proactive monitoring solutions for system health, performance metrics, and capacity planning
• Execute strategic patching cycles and infrastructure maintenance with minimal downtime using AWS suite of services
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions

Security & Compliance:

• Collaborate with InfoSec teams to implement automated vulnerability remediation workflows
• Build security-first infrastructure with proper access controls and audit trails
• Develop compliance monitoring and reporting automation

Development & Innovation:

• Write clean, maintainable code in Python and other modern languages
• Create comprehensive unit and integration tests for infrastructure code
• Build internal tools and dashboards to improve team productivity
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including AI/ML tools where they add operational value
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmap planning

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education   

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related technical field required.

Minimum Experience  

• 3+ years professional experience managing large-scale, highly available cloud platforms
• 3+ years hands-on Python development with focus on automation and infrastructure
• 2+ years deep experience with AWS core services (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, API Gateway)
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. U.S. FinTech does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills     

 

Technical Skills - Core:

• Strong Programming: Advanced Python skills plus proficiency in at least one other language (Go, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
• Cloud Architecture: Deep understanding of AWS services, networking, security, and cost optimization
• Automation: Expert-level experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions)
• Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on experience with logging, metrics, and tracing solutions
• Containerization: Working knowledge of Docker and container orchestration

Technical Skills - Modern Stack:

• Experience with modern web frameworks and APIs (React.js, RESTful services)
• Database management (both relational and NoSQL)
• Version control and collaborative development practices (Git, code reviews)
• Testing frameworks and quality assurance automation
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and AI tooling integration

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate or DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with Kubernetes or ECS for container orchestration
• Knowledge of chaos engineering and resilience testing
• Exposure to AI/ML services (SageMaker, Bedrock) and their operational integration
• Experience building internal developer tools and platforms

Professional Qualities:

• Hands-On Mindset: Prefers to build and fix things directly rather than just manage processes
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
• Code Quality Focus: Writes maintainable, well-tested code with proper documentation
• Collaborative: Works effectively with development, security, and business stakeholder teams
• Continuous Learner: Stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Ownership Mentality: Takes accountability for system reliability and customer impact

Work Environment:

• Availability for occasional off-hours work during critical releases and maintenance windows
• Participation in on-call rotation with proper tooling and escalation procedures
• Remote work environment with emphasis on team collaboration and hands-on problem solving

Pay Range $81,000 to $107,500

U.S. FinTech's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. U.S. FinTech offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes a performance bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, PTO, and a broad range of other benefits.

 

Employment

As a condition of employment with U.S. Financial Technology, any successful job applicant will be required to  successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.   

     

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