Cloud Systems Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Pleasanton (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a cloud engineering professional for a remote opportunity, supporting a retail organization. The role focuses on designing, managing, and securing cloud environments while partnering with development teams and global 3PL stakeholders to solve infrastructure challenges across cloud and warehouse integrations.

Ideal candidates have experience in cloud design, security, availability, and performance, plus background in supply chain operations and 3PL collaborations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing cloud-based environments.
• Strong understanding of security, availability, and performance best practices.
• Background in supply chain operations and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of third-party logistics (3PL) operations.
• Experience working with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support complex integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and support cloud environments with a focus on availability, security, and performance.
• Partner with development teams to deliver infrastructure support, resolve issues, and enable reliable application delivery.
• Collaborate with global third-party logistics partners and vendor teams to support operational needs and integrations.
• Help maintain and improve complex system integrations between host systems and 3PL environments.
• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts across cloud and warehouse-related systems.
• Support ongoing technical efforts in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork.

Skills

Cloud design

Security & performance

Supply chain ops

3PL knowledge

Vendor collaboration

Communication skills

Integrations troubleshooting

Job description

Join a dynamic cloud engineering team supporting a remote opportunity with a leading retail organization. This role focuses on designing and managing secure, high-performing cloud environments while partnering with development teams and global 3PL stakeholders to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and support cloud environments with a focus on availability, security, and performance.
• Partner with development teams to deliver infrastructure support, resolve issues, and enable reliable application delivery.
• Collaborate with global third-party logistics partners and vendor teams to support operational needs and integrations.
• Help maintain and improve complex system integrations between host systems and 3PL environments.
• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts across cloud and warehouse-related systems.
• Support ongoing technical efforts in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork.

Skills

• Experience designing and managing cloud-based environments.
• Strong understanding of security, availability, and performance best practices.
• Background in supply chain operations and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of third-party logistics (3PL) operations.
• Experience working with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support complex integrations.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience supporting a similar client environment.
• Familiarity with global 3PL partner collaboration.
• Experience working with host system integrations.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Horizontal is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you're excited about the role and meet the key qualifications.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour based on qualifications and experience.