Principal Cloud Engineer ** Remote EST & CST Preferred

Join DevOps; Horsham (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support and enhance various software platforms. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and mentorship within a dynamic team. You will design cloud platforms, engage in Site Reliability Engineering, and work closely with stakeholders to implement effective solutions. The company values work-life balance and offers flexible remote options, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cloud Engineering, especially with Azure and/or AWS.
• Knowledge of cloud services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to finalize solutions.
• Resolve complex bugs and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Azure

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

TypeScript

PowerShell

Networking

Security Best Practices

SRE Practices

DevOps Tools

Monitoring/Logging Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

DataDog

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Job description

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About Us

At LexisNexis Reed Tech, our mission is to bring clarity to innovation by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Each day, our work supports the development of new technologies and processes that ultimately benefit humanity. We focus on helping our customers achieve their goals by enabling informed decision-making, productivity, regulatory compliance, and superior results. Our success is measured by our ability to deliver these outcomes. We are proud to support innovators in their efforts to improve humankind.

About The Team

Working in a small but highly capable team, this engineering position will support and improve multiple software and data platforms. These platforms vary in maturity and require different interventions, such as implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), updating architecture, and addressing performance issues. This role offers a challenging environment for skilled Cloud Engineers, requiring strong technical and interpersonal skills.

About the Role

This position involves conducting complex research, designing, and supporting platform development within a specific area or product line. Responsibilities include cloud platform design, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) activities, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions. The role emphasizes fostering innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• Experience in Cloud Engineering, especially with Azure and/or AWS.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Functions).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM/BICEP).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, TypeScript, PowerShell).
• Understanding of networking and security best practices.
• Familiarity with SRE practices and DevOps tools.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., DataDog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple topics simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to finalize solutions.
• Document management, improvement, and support procedures.
• Resolve complex bugs and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with development teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Apply best practices in infrastructure management and deployment, including code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall) with stakeholders.
• Manage workload to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Address complex technical issues with effective solutions.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain a learning mindset to stay updated on new technologies.
• Proactively suggest improvements to organizational processes.

We promote work-life balance with flexible and remote options.