Lead Cloud Engineer

Devopsroles; Radnor (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / parental leave

Competitive 401K and benefits

Tuition assistance program

Health and financial wellness programs

Work flexibility

Job summary

Lincoln Financial is recruiting a Lead Cloud Engineer to join its Cloud Engineering team. The role emphasizes designing and delivering scalable, secure AWS-based cloud solutions with automation and AI/ML capabilities. Strong collaboration with security, architecture and DevOps teams is essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cloud/DevOps, expertise in AWS, Python, IaC, and CI/CD, and excellent communication. Hybrid work arrangement applies, with some in-office collaboration required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cloud/DevOps roles with hands-on AWS experience.
• Proficient in Python development and automation.
• Experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with IaC tools (CloudFormation or AWS CDK) and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions within AWS.
• Develop and maintain cloud automation using Python and IaC.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Evaluate and support AI/ML capabilities and services.
• Partner with architects, security, and operations to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Implement cloud security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across cloud engineering processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standards.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

AWS

Python

GitLab CI/CD

AI/ML

Networking & Security

Infrastructure as Code

Docker & Kubernetes

Agile

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent Work

Tools

AWS

EC2

S3

VPC

IAM

Job description

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76724

The Role at a Glance

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving initiatives from concept to implementation, and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions.

The successful candidate will possess strong AWS expertise, software development and automation skills, experience with AI and machine learning technologies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position does not include direct people management responsibilities but requires strong technical influence and collaboration across stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

• Design, build, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions within AWS.
• Develop and maintain cloud automation using Python and Infrastructure as Code.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Evaluate, implement, and support AI and machine learning capabilities and services.
• Partner with architects, developers, security teams, and operations teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Implement cloud best practices related to security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud platform and application issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud engineering processes and tooling.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Strong Python development and automation skills.
• Experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning technologies and platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and governance principles.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, or Generative AI technologies.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or Dynatrace.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 products and collaboration platforms.
• AWS certifications such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • AWS Machine Learning Specialty

Technical Skills

Cloud & Platform

• AWS
• EC2
• S3
• VPC
• IAM

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through 2/1/27, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training