Cloud Platform Engineer – Infrastructure Automation

Houston Skilled Consultancy; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional development

Remote or hybrid work options

Paid leave and employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a skilled Cloud Platform Engineer – Infrastructure Automation to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure through automation. You will work with cloud architects, DevOps, developers, and security teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.

The role emphasizes IaC, automated deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement, with a focus on security, cost efficiency, and reliability in a modern cloud environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field is preferred.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Cloud certifications are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across environments.
• Manage cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking, databases, IAM, load balancers).
• Support architecture decisions for availability, scalability, security, performance, and cost.

Kenntnisse

Cloud engineering

DevOps

IaC

Automation

CI/CD

Scripting

Linux/Windows admin

Networking basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/related

Cloud certifications (advantageous)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure Bicep

Ansible

Git

Jenkins / GitHub Actions

Jobbeschreibung

1. Job Summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented Cloud Platform Engineer – Infrastructure Automation to design, build, maintain, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure through automation and modern engineering practices. The successful candidate will help develop reliable cloud platforms, streamline infrastructure provisioning, improve system performance, and support secure, efficient technology operations.

In this role, the Cloud Platform Engineer will collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, software developers, cybersecurity professionals, and IT operations teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions. The position focuses on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud resource management, automated deployment pipelines, configuration management, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with practical knowledge of scripting, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, eliminating repetitive manual tasks, and building dependable cloud environments that support business growth and digital transformation.

2. Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Management

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Manage cloud resources, including virtual machines, storage services, networking components, databases, identity services, and load balancers.
• Support cloud platform architecture decisions based on availability, scalability, security, performance, and cost considerations.
• Maintain consistent infrastructure configurations across multiple environments.
• Assist with cloud migration, platform modernization, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.

Infrastructure Automation and Infrastructure as Code

• Develop, maintain, and improve Infrastructure as Code templates using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or equivalent technologies.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, deployment, scaling, and routine maintenance activities.
• Create reusable infrastructure modules and standardized deployment patterns to improve consistency and reduce operational errors.
• Use configuration management tools such as Ansible, where appropriate, to automate system setup and maintenance.
• Identify manual processes that can be automated to improve productivity, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Maintain version-controlled infrastructure code and follow code review, testing, and release management practices.

CI/CD and DevOps Collaboration

• Build and maintain automated infrastructure deployment pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Integrate infrastructure provisioning into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment, environment readiness, and release automation.
• Implement automated validation, testing, and rollback procedures to minimize deployment risks.
• Promote DevOps principles, repeatable processes, and collaboration between development and operations teams.

Cloud Security and Governance

• Implement cloud security best practices, including least-privilege access, identity and access management, encryption, and secure network configurations.
• Support compliance requirements through standardized configurations, policy enforcement, and infrastructure documentation.
• Manage secrets securely using approved secret-management solutions.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation, security assessments, configuration reviews, and audit preparation.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and help prevent unauthorized access and infrastructure misconfiguration.

Monitoring, Reliability, and Troubleshooting

• Configure monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance-tracking systems for cloud infrastructure.
• Investigate infrastructure failures, deployment issues, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability strategies.
• Contribute to service reliability improvements and operational readiness reviews.

Cost Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor cloud consumption and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure.
• Recommend appropriate resource sizing, automated scaling, scheduling, and storage optimization measures.
• Develop automation scripts and operational tools that improve efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure practices.

3. Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent practical experience, relevant training, or demonstrated technical expertise may be considered.
• Cloud computing, DevOps, systems administration, or infrastructure automation certifications are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including compute, storage, networking, security, and identity management.
• Practical knowledge of at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go.
• Understanding of Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows server administration.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, firewalls, routing, subnets, VPNs, and cloud networking.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies is beneficial.
• Awareness of cloud monitoring and logging solutions, incident management, and infrastructure security principles.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to infrastructure reliability.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving cloud engineering practices.
• A proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and recommending practical solutions.

4. Experience

Candidates should ideally have 2–5 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, systems administration, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, or infrastructure automation.

Relevant experience may include:

• Provisioning and managing infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Developing reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and templates.
• Automating infrastructure deployment and configuration tasks.
• Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Supporting production environments and resolving infrastructure incidents.
• Implementing cloud security controls and monitoring solutions.
• Managing containerized applications or Kubernetes environments.
• Improving infrastructure performance, availability, and cloud cost efficiency.

Candidates with less experience may also be considered if they demonstrate strong technical fundamentals, practical project experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to learn quickly. Senior candidates should be capable of independently designing automation solutions and guiding infrastructure engineering improvements.

5. Working Hours

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Work Arrangement: Remote, hybrid, or on-site, depending on the employers operational requirements and the specific vacancy.
• Typical Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week, subject to the agreed employment terms.
• Working Days: Generally Monday to Friday, with the schedule confirmed during recruitment.
• Flexibility: Occasional flexibility may be required to support production deployments, planned maintenance, or critical infrastructure incidents.
• On-Call Responsibilities: Participation in an on-call rotation may be required for roles supporting business-critical cloud environments.
• The final working schedule, time zone requirements, and any additional arrangements will be communicated by the recruitment team.

6. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Cloud Platform Knowledge

• Understanding of public cloud architecture, resource provisioning, and cloud-native services.
• Ability to select appropriate cloud services based on workload requirements.
• Awareness of scalability, fault tolerance, availability zones, and disaster recovery concepts.

Automation and Engineering Skills

• Ability to translate infrastructure requirements into reusable and maintainable automation code.
• Capability to troubleshoot scripts, configuration errors, deployment failures, and infrastructure inconsistencies.
• Understanding of idempotency, version control, testing, and change management in infrastructure automation.
• Ability to design repeatable workflows that reduce manual intervention.

Security and Compliance Awareness

• Knowledge of secure configuration practices and access control.
• Ability to recognize common infrastructure vulnerabilities and configuration risks.
• Understanding of secrets management, encryption, logging, and auditability.

Communication and Collaboration

• Ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Capacity to work with developers, security teams, architects, and IT operations professionals.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to share technical knowledge.

Personal Attributes

• A continuous-improvement mindset.
• Accountability for assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Adaptability in a changing technical environment.
• Strong organizational skills and effective prioritization.
• A commitment to quality, reliability, and responsible engineering practices.

7. Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, technical skills, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
• Support for relevant cloud and DevOps certifications, subject to company policy.
• Access to modern cloud engineering tools and automation technologies.
• Opportunities to work on infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation projects.
• Collaborative work with experienced technology and engineering professionals.
• Potential remote or hybrid working flexibility, where available.
• Paid leave and applicable employee benefits in accordance with the employment agreement.
• Performance recognition and opportunities for career progression.
• Exposure to cloud security, platform reliability, CI/CD, and cost optimization practices.
• Specific compensation, benefits, and eligibility will be confirmed by Houston Skilled Consultancy or the hiring employer during the recruitment process.

8. Why Join Houston Skilled Consultancy?

• Joining a cloud infrastructure engineering team offers the opportunity to contribute to technology solutions that improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• As a Cloud Platform Engineer – Infrastructure Automation, you can develop your expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure engineering, DevOps practices, and automated service delivery while helping organizations modernize their technology environments.
• This role is particularly suitable for professionals who want to:
  • Build and improve scalable cloud infrastructure.
  • Reduce manual operational work through intelligent automation.
  • Strengthen their expertise in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD.
  • Work on meaningful technical challenges involving reliability, security, and performance.
  • Expand their knowledge of cloud-native technologies and modern engineering practices.
  • Progress toward roles such as Senior Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or Cloud Solutions Architect.
• Houston Skilled Consultancy aims to connect suitable candidates with relevant professional opportunities. Actual project assignments, workplace arrangements, career development options, and benefits will depend on the specific hiring engagement.