Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Dayforce US, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions. This role involves leveraging tools like Terraform and Kubernetes to automate cloud infrastructure management. You'll collaborate with IT and Product teams to ensure compliance with RTO/RPO requirements and enhance the performance of cloud applications. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy creating impactful software, this opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. Join a diverse team dedicated to making work life better for everyone.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Balanced lifestyle support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Azure and Kubernetes engineering.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and cloud computing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of cloud infrastructure as code solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and Product teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Azure

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Unix/Linux

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Posted Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure and automation, with a focus on delivering highly secure, scalable, and performant cloud solutions.

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, leveraging tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes to automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with IT and Product teams to ensure the delivery of cloud-first/cloud-native solutions that meet or exceed RTO/RPO requirements, and you will be responsible for the end-to-end target state for applications in the cloud.

The selected candidate should have extensive experience in Azure as well as a deep understanding of microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines. You should also have experience with open technologies, DevOps and experience working in an Agile environment.

Your impact will be evident through your effective participation in the entire lifecycle of our software including design, analysis, prototyping, development, testing and support of our products. You will work closely and collaborate with Solution Architects and development leaders throughout the organization.

If you are a technology enthusiast, have passion for creating great software, want to see your creation utilized by thousands of people all over the world, and possess one or more of the following qualifications, we want to talk to you.

What you’ll get to do

• Work closely with IT and Product teams to ensure the delivery of cloud-first/cloud-native solutions that meet or exceed RTO/RPO requirements
• Be responsible for the end-to-end target state for applications in the cloud
• Manage and maintain various cloud apps and services, including Azure web app, Azure storage, Azure monitoring, Azure Backup, Azure key vault, and SQL managed instance
• Resolve or assist with the resolution of production issues in established ITSM constructs, including Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Operational Level of Agreement (OLA) environments

Skills and experience

• Must be able to obtain or currently possess a U.S. security clearance, requires U.S. citizenship and residency in the United States, a clean background check, and the capability to pass initial and recurring drug screenings
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as a Kubernetes engineer with a focus on Azure Kubernetes Service
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker), Kubernetes, and cloud computing (Azure)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools - Terraform (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Azure
• 5+years’ experience as an SRE, System Administrator or Software Engineer
• 5+ years of hands-on with infrastructure design and deployment utilizing PaaS and IaaS cloud offerings
• 2+ years of experience with using configuration management and automation tools to provision and manage IT networks and systems, including Chef, Puppet, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, PowerShell, and Terraform
• Thorough knowledge in Unix/Linux platforms and writing shell scripts
• Experience with at least one scripting language (Python or PowerShell preferred)
• Experience with API, automation, AI
• Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C# or Java preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Azure DevOps agile tools, working in an Agile environment
• Experience in resolving or assisting with the resolution of production issues in established ITSM constructs, including Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Operational Level of Agreement (OLA) preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and load balancing
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code tools and techniques
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migration strategies
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and microservices
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2
• Experience with at least one database engine and querying language (MSSQL / TSQL and Postgres / PLSQL preferred)
• Experience with GitHub workflows and actions

What would make you really stand out:

• Azure, AWS or GCP certifications (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Certified AWS Solutions Architect, Developer

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs, great opportunities for career development, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve personal and professional success. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.