Platform Engineer II

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Total Quality Logistics is seeking a Cloud Engineer II to develop and support cloud-native and hybrid solutions. You will work with Cloud Architects to design infrastructure and create IaC modules using Terraform and Ansible.

Strong Azure knowledge and 2–5 years in cloud computing are required, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. The role is based in Cincinnati, OH, with a hybrid work model and limited remote hours, offering a competitive base salary and bonus potential, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in cloud computing.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure platform and services.
• Experience with IaC and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, provision, monitor, and support cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects to design infrastructure.
• Analyze business needs and propose conceptual solutions with documentation.
• Create and maintain IaC modules (Terraform, Ansible).
• Monitor systems with NOC/SOC teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot cloud workloads and support team members.
• Build and maintain cloud environments across public and hybrid setups.

Skills

Cloud computing

DevOps mindset

Communication

Automation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure services

Job description

About the role:

Are you passionate about cloud technology and automation? TQL is seeking a Cloud Engineer II to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you’ll develop, implement and support cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions that drive our business forward. You’ll work closely with Cloud Architects and cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are efficient, secure and scalable.

What’s in it for you:

• $87,000-$125,000 base + performance bonus
• Position based in Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; or Tampa, FL
• Advancement opportunities with aggressive and structure career paths
• A culture of continuous education and technical training with reimbursements available
• Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
• Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, provision, monitor, and support cloud-native and hybrid solutions
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects to design innovative infrastructure
• Analyze business needs and propose conceptual solutions with supporting documentation
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) modules (Terraform, Ansible)
• Monitor systems in partnership with NOC/SOC teams to identify and resolve issues
• Troubleshoot cloud workloads and support team members
• Build and maintain both public cloud and hybrid cloud environments

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of experience in cloud computing
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure platform and services
• Experience with IaC and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse teams
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud and automation certifications highly preferred (Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes)
• DevOps mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels, from new hires to executives
• Desire to stay on top of emerging technologies

Where you'll be:

4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.