Cloud Engineer II

Gtatelecom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and optimize cloud-based infrastructure supporting critical enterprise applications. You will work across cloud architecture, automation, and standards to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving infrastructure challenges, shaping cloud standards, and collaborating with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams, turning complex requirements into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT infrastructure experience
• Experience designing and supporting AWS web application environments
• Linux administration with cloud-based infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Chef, Ansible, Puppet, or similar automation tools
• Programming experience with Java, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or a similar language
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve cloud applications and infrastructure
• Develop integrated solutions across platforms, operating systems, and applications
• Establish and document technical standards, architecture guidelines, and implementation frameworks
• Install, configure, test, and support cloud-based applications and services
• Evaluate solution options, risks, costs, benefits, and impact on business processes
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and support architecture governance activities

Skills

AWS

Linux administration

Automation tools

Java

C++

JavaScript

Python

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related field

Tools

Chef

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Help design and improve the cloud environments that support critical applications and enterprise technology services. As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll work across cloud architecture, infrastructure optimization, application integration, automation, and technical standards. You’ll help connect multiple platforms and systems while making sure cloud solutions are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.

This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys solving infrastructure challenges while staying connected to the larger architecture. You’ll have the opportunity to shape cloud standards, improve application performance, automate routine processes, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams. The ideal candidate is technically curious, comfortable evaluating tradeoffs, and able to turn complex cloud requirements into practical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, architecture, or a related field
• Experience designing and supporting web application environments in AWS
• Experience with Linux administration and cloud-based infrastructure
• Hands‑on experience with Chef, Ansible, Puppet, or similar automation tools
• Programming experience with Java, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or a similar language
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing enterprise architecture standards and governance processes
• Experience integrating platforms, operating systems, and applications across an organization
• Knowledge of cloud application performance optimization
• Experience evaluating infrastructure options, risks, costs, benefits, and business impact
• Familiarity with software and hardware build standards
• Experience working with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and technical support teams

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, implement, and improve cloud applications and infrastructure
• Develop integrated solutions across platforms, operating systems, and applications
• Establish and document technical standards, architecture guidelines, and implementation frameworks
• Install, configure, test, and support cloud-based applications and services
• Evaluate solution options, risks, costs, benefits, and impact on business processes
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and support architecture governance activities

Tech Breakdown

• 30% Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure Engineering
• 25% AWS Application Environment Design and Support
• 20% Automation, Linux, and Systems Optimization
• 15% Application Integration, Testing, and Deployment
• 10% Architecture Standards, Governance, and Technical Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

• Design and support AWS-based application environments
• Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of cloud infrastructure
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot cloud applications and services
• Build automation using Chef, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools
• Review architecture options, technical risks, and implementation requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams