Cloud Engineer

Magna International, Inc; Asia; On-site; PEN 207,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in Lima, Peru is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage Azure-based cloud solutions with global collaboration. You will translate requirements into scalable, secure cloud architectures, deploy and monitor infrastructure, and optimize resources using FinOps practices.

The role emphasizes CI/CD automation via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, adherence to architectural standards, and ongoing digital transformation across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in designing, deploying and supporting production cloud environments.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure including compute, storage, networking and identity.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automation and IaC using Terraform or equivalent tools.
• Monitoring, logging, and observability to support reliable workloads.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess requirements and select optimal cloud solutions.
• Enhance and optimize existing cloud solutions for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Provide guidance on adoption of new cloud technologies and strategic initiatives.
• Design, develop, and deploy modular, resilient cloud-based systems.
• Maintain cloud standards, security practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify vulnerabilities and remediation steps for infrastructure and deployments.
• Review cloud systems and propose improvements for security and availability.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver cloud support aligned with business needs.

Skills

Azure fundamentals

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security

Observability

Incident response

Collaboration

Education

Degree in computer science or a similar field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Job description

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world.

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job title:

Cloud Engineer

Job Introduction:

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions, primarily within Microsoft Azure. The role partners with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into effective cloud design, deploy and monitor infrastructure, optimize resource consumption through FinOps practices, and maintain compliance with organizational security standards. The position also collaborates with global teams to provide operational support, implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and remain current with evolving cloud technologies and industry best practices. This role is instrumental in leveraging cloud capabilities to deliver measurable business value and enable the organization's digital transformation objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to assess requirements and determine optimal cloud solutions.
• Enhance and optimize existing cloud solutions to improve performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to teams on the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of new cloud technologies and strategic initiatives.
• Design, develop, and deploy modular, resilient, and scalable cloud-based systems.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve cloud solutions in accordance with established architectural standards and industry best practices
• Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of data storage and processing services in alignment with company security policies, compliance requirements, and cloud security best practices.
• Identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing cloud systems and recommend improvements to enhance security, performance, availability, and cost effectiveness.
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to provide cloud support, understand evolving requirements, and recommend appropriate solutions aligned with business needs.

Knowledge and Education:

• Degree in computer science or a similar field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience designing, deploying, operating, and supporting production cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and managed platform services.
• Practical experience developing and maintaining continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Experience administering cloud environments and performing systems operations, incident response, troubleshooting, patching, backup, and recovery activities.
• Experience provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure through automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions using native or third‑party cloud management tools.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, routing, firewalls, private connectivity, load balancing, and DNS.
• Experience applying cloud security principles, including identity and access management, least‑privilege access, secrets management, vulnerability remediation, and policy compliance.
• Experience supporting highly available, resilient, and scalable workloads across development, testing, and production environments.
• Exposure to cloud cost management and FinOps practices, including resource tagging, usage analysis, rightsizing, budgeting, and cost optimization.
• Experience collaborating with application development, cybersecurity, architecture, and operations teams in a global enterprise environment.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture records, and support runbooks.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective resolutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate productively across technical, business, and global stakeholder groups.
• Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to understand requirements, manage expectations, and maintain trusted professional relationships.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Powertrain