Cloud Platform Engineer

Vanguard; Malvern (AR); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and support scalable cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions.

You will implement IaC, automate deployments with GitHub Actions, and promote DevOps practices to improve reliability and efficiency across the software delivery lifecycle. This role offers a hybrid work model and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions aligned to business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or related field.
• BS/BE in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on CI/CD pipelines experience with GitHub Actions.
• IaC experience with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Experience designing and deploying AWS cloud solutions and cloud-native apps.
• Experience with Docker and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines with GitHub.
• Implement IaC to provision and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and availability.
• Support cloud-native application development and release quality.
• Create documentation and standards for operational procedures.
• Promote code through environments per release schedules.
• Evaluate tools and practices to improve platform reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to share knowledge and improve practices.
• Work independently within Agile/Scrum teams.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

AWS cloud

GitHub Actions

Docker

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Summary

As part of Vanguard's Chief Technology Office (CTO), the Cloud Platform Engineer will provide technical expertise to design, build, and support scalable cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that enable secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery. This role will help drive platform modernization through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, DevOps best practices, and cloud engineering capabilities that support the evolving needs of Vanguard's business and technology teams. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with experience building cloud‑native solutions, developing CI/CD pipelines, and improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that improve software delivery, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub and modern DevOps practices to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automation patterns to provision, configure, test, and manage cloud infrastructure.

• Monitor platform health, performance, and availability; identify and resolve bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions.

• Support cloud‑native application development by providing engineering solutions that improve developer experience, platform stability, and release quality.

• Develop and maintain documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver cloud‑based solutions aligned to business needs.

• Promote code through development, testing, and production environments according to release schedules and provide production support as needed.

• Evaluate tools, technologies, and engineering practices to continuously improve platform effectiveness, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, support engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work independently while effectively contributing within Agile and Scrum‑based delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, cloud operations, or a related technology field.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

• Strong hands‑on experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, including GitHub Actions.

• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, including TypeScript, Java, or Python.

• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS cloud solutions and cloud‑native applications.

• Experience with Docker, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps engineering practices.

• Experience using AI‑powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar engineering productivity tools.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Familiarity with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Nx.

• Familiarity with Artifactory.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.