Cloud Engineer - Remote

Mutual of Omaha; Bennington (NE); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Mutual of Omaha, is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to enhance their Platform as a Service capabilities. You will work on cloud infrastructure, software engineering, and security initiatives while leading efforts in deploying and maintaining cloud solutions. Ideal candidates possess strong cloud experience, a software engineering mindset, and are eager to innovate in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution and match

Work-life balance with vacation and personal time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software engineering roles.
• Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (Azure preferred).
• Strong scripting background (Java is ideal).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support deployment, scaling, and maintenance of SaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Contribute to design and implementation of non-functional requirements and platform architecture.
• Collaborate with internal teams for cloud governance and best practices.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

Software Engineering

Scripting (Python, JavaScript, Bash)

Cloud Security

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Mutual of Omaha is looking for a skilled and adaptable Cloud Engineer to help accelerate our Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities. We are seeking someone who can contribute immediately to design, scalability, and operational excellence. You’ll work across cloud infrastructure, software engineering, and security disciplines to help define, maintain, and scale our cloud platforms. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure and application engineering, and is ideal for someone with strong cloud experience, a software engineering mindset, and high learning agility. If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable cloud platforms and want to make a direct impact in a high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary: $115,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead and support the deployment, scaling, and maintenance of cloud-based SaaS and PaaS solutions. Operate in a cross-functional environment with software engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of non-functional requirements, infrastructure standards, and platform architecture.

• Collaborate with internal AWS enablement teams to define cloud governance and best practices.

• Flex into cloud security initiatives such as configuration management and vulnerability remediation.

• Script and automate repeatable processes (Python, JavaScript, Bash, etc.) Build and maintain integration and delivery pipelines.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software engineering roles including hands-on experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and SaaS architecture.

• Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP certifications welcome).

• Strong scripting or development background (Java is ideal, C#, .NET, Python, or JavaScript).

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).

• Exposure to or interest in cloud security, particularly around configuration and vulnerability management.

• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.

• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Experience working in a hybrid/multi-cloud environment.

• Prior experience with cloud governance or enablement initiatives.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at [e-mail]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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