AliCloud - Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Techtiera Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Alibaba Cloud. The role involves designing and managing cloud infrastructure, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cloud architecture and automation, with at least 5 years of experience, including 2 years focused on Alibaba Cloud.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
• At least 2 years focused on Alibaba Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Alibaba Cloud infrastructure environments.
• Collaborate with teams to develop cloud-based solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects.

Skills

Networking

Security

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Alibaba Cloud (AliCloud) to join our Cloud Platform team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and manage Alibaba Cloud (AliCloud) infrastructure environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
2. Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams to develop cloud-based solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
3. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud services to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
4. Develop and maintain cloud governance frameworks, security best practices, and compliance standards.
5. Participate in disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and incident response.
6. Lead cloud migration projects, including re-architecting and re-platforming legacy systems.
7. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.
8. Stay updated on the latest developments in Alibaba Cloud and industry trends.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with at least 2 years focused on Alibaba Cloud.
• Proven hands-on experience in deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration within cloud environments.
• Experience automating infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Alibaba Cloud services (ECS, OSS, RDS, SLB, VPC, etc.).
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.