Senior Cloud Engineer

Safelite AutoGlass; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Safelite is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in Columbus, OH, to design, build, and maintain cloud-native backend services using Python and C#/.NET. You will run on AWS, implement CI/CD, and collaborate across product, QA, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, scalable architectures, and cost-efficient delivery. Ideal candidate has 8+ years of software experience, AWS expertise, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of software development experience in enterprise or product-based environments.
• Hands-on experience with Python and C#/.NET on AWS.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
• Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform).
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and C#/.NET.
• Build and support cloud-native applications on AWS; leverage managed services where possible.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Analyze and resolve production issues focusing on reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team standards and best practices.
• Support technical design discussions and contribute to ongoing system improvements.

Skills

Python

C#/.NET

AWS

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

SQL/NoSQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

CloudFormation

CDK

Terraform

ECS/EKS

API Gateway

S3

DynamoDB

Lambda

SQS/SNS

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Senior Cloud Engineer has advanced knowledge of the application and the technology stack, including strong experience in AWS, Python, and C# to build, enhance, and support cloud-native applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, working in modern cloud environments, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable contributing to system design discussions, writing high-quality code, and continuously improving application performance, security, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and C#/.NET.
• Build and support cloud-native applications on AWS, leveraging managed services where possible.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code aligned with engineering best practices.
• Analyze and resolve production issues, focusing on reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team standards and best practices.
• Support technical design discussions and contribute to ongoing system improvements.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Required
• 8+ years of software development experience in enterprise or product-based environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and C#/.NET.
• Practical experience developing and running applications on AWS.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS or DynamoDB, IAM, CloudWatch, and SQS/SNS.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD tools, and automated testing practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with good communication and collaboration abilities
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform).
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration fundamentals.
• Exposure to security best practices, logging, monitoring, and performance tuning in AWS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite #LI-JR2

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.