Senior Cloud Engineer

TRACTIAN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO 15 Days

Wellhub Membership

Sports Incentive

Long-Term Benefit

Job summary

TRACTIAN is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect and secure scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS and OCI, with occasional GCP/Azure. The role emphasizes automation, security integration, and observability across complex environments.

You will lead CI/CD improvements using GitHub Actions, manage Kubernetes and AWS ECS workloads (including GPU nodes), and drive proactive security practices with Datadog, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, or similar roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS and OCI; familiarity with GCP/Azure preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes, including cluster management and GPU workloads; CK[A|D]A certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and secure scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, OCI, and occasionally GCP/Azure.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, enhancing them with GitHub Actions and GitHub Enterprise.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters and AWS ECS environments, including GPU infrastructure management.
• Embed comprehensive security measures, integrating advanced security tools and practices proactively.
• Implement observability and monitoring with Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry.
• Utilize Jira for project management and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with other teams to drive secure and efficient development practices.
• Address vulnerabilities and security incidents promptly.
• Field DevOps / SRE intake queues.
• Migrate Kubernetes workloads from AWS (EKS) to OCI (OKE) with minimal disruption.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevSecOps

Automation

Security best practices

SRE practices

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Helm

Docker

GitHub Actions

GitHub Enterprise

Datadog

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Sentry

Jira

Cloudflare

AWS

OCI

GCP

Azure

Docker Kompose

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer at TRACTIAN

In a data-driven company like TRACTIAN, the Cloud Engineering team is essential for maintaining robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructures. This team implements automation, security practices, and rigorous protocols to safeguard our digital assets and data infrastructure across diverse cloud environments. The Cloud Engineering team plays a crucial role in our internal operations and client solutions by ensuring continuous integration, secure deployments, and advanced observability.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to a technical team, safeguarding the company's cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS and OCI, with occasional projects involving GCP and Azure. Your role involves implementing state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions, embedding robust security measures, and ensuring efficient deployment processes. This position requires deep technical expertise and a hands-on approach to infrastructure automation, security integration, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and secure scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, OCI, and occasionally GCP/Azure.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, enhancing them through GitHub Actions and GitHub Enterprise.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters and AWS ECS environments, including GPU infrastructure management.
• Embed comprehensive security measures, integrating advanced security tools and practices proactively.
• Implement observability and monitoring solutions with Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry.
• Utilize Jira effectively for project management and issue tracking.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to drive secure and efficient development practices.
• Address vulnerabilities, security incidents, and tickets promptly and proactively.
• Field DevOps / SRE intake queues.
• Execute Kubernetes service migrations from AWS (EKS) to OCI (OKE), ensuring workload compatibility, stability, and minimal disruption.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, or similar roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS and OCI; familiarity with GCP/Azure preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (k8s), including cluster management, pod architecture, and GPU-based workloads; CKA or CKAD certification a plus.
• Expert in Terraform (primary IaC tool), Helm, Docker, and AWS ECS.
• Strong experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Enterprise, and Cloudflare.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools including Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks including SOC2 and ISO 27001.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation purposes.
• Docker Kompose experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS, OCI, Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD), or relevant cloud engineering certifications.
• Prior experience in high-growth tech environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and directly influence infrastructure and security strategy.
• Innovative and challenging technical environment.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 Days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Wellhub Membership - Access a wide range of gyms and training programs.
• Sports Incentive - Receive a monthly bonus when you regularly participate in physical activities.
• Long-Term Benefit - After four years of service, earn a fully funded trip anywhere in the world.