Cloud Engineer

Netrolynx AI; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Training programs

Career advancement

Hybrid work model

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, build, and support cloud-based infrastructure and applications across AWS. The role emphasizes observability, scalable architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable platforms.

You will containerize workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes, automate provisioning with scripts, and contribute to resilience and performance improvements across SaaS and on‑premise integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT.
• 5+ years of professional cloud/platform engineering experience.
• Strong AWS services and cloud-native design expertise.
• Hands-on with Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes.
• Python or Bash scripting for automation.
• Experience with observability, logging, metrics, and tracing.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud-based observability platforms (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Develop cloud-native applications using AWS services including serverless tech like Lambda.
• Implement and manage containerized workloads with Docker, ECS, Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations via Python/Bash scripts.
• Collaborate with engineering to onboard apps and promote observability best practices.
• Manage and optimize SaaS and in-house platforms; coordinate with vendors and tune performance.
• Monitor health, troubleshoot, ensure high availability of cloud platforms.
• Develop IaC to enable scalable, consistent deployments and faster CI/CD.
• Evaluate new tools to boost performance and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers in cloud architecture and automation.
• Provide advanced production support across multiple cloud platforms.

Skills

AWS cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Python

Observability

CI/CD

Cross-functional collaboration

IaC

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tools

Job description

About The Company

Vanguard is a renowned global investment management company committed to helping clients achieve their long‑term financial goals. With a mission to put clients first, Vanguard offers a wide range of investment products and services designed to empower individuals and institutions to build wealth responsibly. The company prides itself on its client‑centric approach, innovative investment strategies, and a strong culture of integrity and excellence. Vanguard’s global presence spans multiple regions, with a focus on delivering value through transparency, cost‑efficiency, and superior service. As an employer, Vanguard fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join Vanguard’s technology team, focusing on designing, building, and supporting cloud‑based infrastructure and applications. This role involves working on small to mid‑size cloud projects, providing intermediate‑level technical support, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS services, containerization, automation, and observability tools. You will play a vital role in developing infrastructure solutions that enhance platform performance and operational efficiency, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting‑edge cloud technologies within a mission‑driven organization dedicated to client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or related roles
• Proven expertise with AWS services and cloud‑native architecture design
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, and orchestration platforms like ECS and Kubernetes
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms, including logs, metrics, and distributed tracing
• Knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑code tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud‑based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systems
• Develop and enhance cloud‑native applications utilizing AWS services, including serverless technologies like Lambda
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes through scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Collaborate with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote best practices in observability and cloud architecture
• Manage and optimize SaaS and internally hosted platforms, coordinating with vendors and performing performance tuning
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of cloud platforms
• Develop Infrastructure‑as‑Code solutions to facilitate scalable and consistent deployments, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for faster delivery
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies to improve platform performance and operational efficiency
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on cloud architecture, containerization, and automation
• Provide advanced technical support to ensure the smooth operation of cloud production environments, troubleshooting complex issues across multiple cloud platforms

Benefits

• competitive salary packages
• health and dental insurance
• retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• ongoing training and development programs
• opportunities for career advancement
• a collaborative work environment that values innovation and diversity
• flexible working arrangements and a hybrid work model
• culture of recognition and employee engagement, ensuring that team members feel valued and motivated.

Equal Opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity enhances our culture and drives innovation, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.