Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: Deployments (Mid-Senior Level)

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join Jack Henry Digital’s Cloud Infrastructure team.

You will build and operate core systems that enable scalable, reliable delivery of application and infrastructure services in cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and platform resilience. You will collaborate with product engineering to support core business functions like transactions, payments, deposits, and authentication, using Go or

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Software Development, DevOps or with Cloud Infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure in Kubernetes clusters.
• Practical experience in declarative service infrastructure environments, specifically using Terraform.
• Experience in GCP, Azure or AWS cloud environment.
• Programming experience and proficiency in Go or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI.
• Familiarity with operating in a Unix/Linux and Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build the core infrastructure systems used by Jack Henry’s development and engineering teams.
• Debug critical production infrastructure issues impacting multiple services or sites, performing deep root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Design and operate systems with a strong focus on site health and reliability, enabling automated workload movement and failure avoidance.
• Use software development skills (e.g., Go, Python) to build and enhance platform solutions that improve developer velocity and accelerate feature delivery.
• Act as a proactive collaborator promoting engineering best practices in design and coding standards.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand priorities and evolving needs, ensuring platform solutions keep pace with product development.
• Engineer technical challenges and drive them to successful completion.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Go

Python

CI/CD

Unix/Linux Windows familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Akuity

Kargo

Dagger.io

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company. We’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence, then we’d love to meet you.

The Infrastructure Engineer will be a key contributor to Jack Henry Digital’s Cloud Infrastructure team, responsible for building and operating the core systems that enable scalable, reliable delivery of application and infrastructure services in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Our team owns deployment pipelines and collaborates closely with platform teams to deliver computing, identity, observability, tooling, and security capabilities across the organization.

We also collaborate with product engineering teams to build high performance, scalable, and secure services that power core business functions including transactions, payments, deposits, transfers, authentication, and platform integrations. Our work sits at the heart of the platform and directly enables teams across the company to move faster, more safely.

This position may be worked remotely within the United States, with the exception of California. All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship and support. Please do not apply if at any time you will need immigration support now or in the future (i.e., H-1B, PERM).

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Plan, design, and build the core infrastructure systems used by Jack Henry’s development and engineering teams.
• Debug critical production infrastructure issues impacting multiple services or sites, performing deep root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Design and operate systems with a strong focus on site health and reliability, enabling automated workload movement and failure avoidance.
• Use software development skills (e.g., Go, Python) to build and enhance platform solutions that improve developer velocity and accelerate feature delivery.
• Act as a proactive collaborator promoting engineering best practices in design and coding standards.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand priorities and evolving needs, ensuring platform solutions keep pace with product development.
• Engineer technical challenges and drive them to successful completion.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Software Development, DevOps or with Cloud Infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure in Kubernetes clusters.
• Practical experience in declarative service infrastructure environments, specifically using Terraform.
• Experience in GCP, Azure or AWS cloud environment.
• Programming experience and proficiency in Go or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI.
• Familiarity with operating in a Unix/Linux and Windows environment.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science
• Proficiency building and scaling large enterprise pipelines.
• Experience managing production environments in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with modern deployment tools such as Akuity, Kargo, or Dagger.io.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and operating within various methods of implementation.

For engineers, we value a highly informed and principle-driven approach to building infrastructure. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.” It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

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