Senior Cloud Engineer (On-site Work Schedule)

Parts Town; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 121,265 - 162,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Parts Town is looking for a skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to oversee the automation and optimization of cloud infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and enhancing cloud operations while collaborating closely with development teams.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of DevOps experience and proficiency with cloud platforms, especially Azure. This role also offers a hybrid work schedule along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a profit-sharing program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms like Azure.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking and security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop scalable IaC solutions using Terraform.
• Manage containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud Engineering

Azure

CI/CD pipeline automation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud networking

Cloud security

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Ansible

Datadog

ELK Stack

Job description

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit‑sharing bonus
• Hybrid work schedule
• Team‑member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On‑demand pay options: access your pay as you earn it to cover unexpected or everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401(k) / 401(k) match, employee assistance programs, and time away – we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating, optimizing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. You will implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and lead efforts to enhance cloud operations through automation and monitoring. Your role will involve close collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new services and continuous delivery, while also maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. You’ll drive cloud cost optimization, enforce security compliance, and mentor teams on DevOps best practices.

A Typical Day

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and deployment processes
• Develop and manage scalable IaC solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient orchestration and scaling
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure using advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and ensuring rapid incident response
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event‑driven architectures that align with DevOps principles
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards
• Evangelize DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support to teams on best practices and tooling.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with a proven track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a fast‑paced environment
• You are proficient with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure, and experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• You have expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• You have strong experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with a focus on modular and reusable code
• You are hands‑on with containerization and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
• You possess a deep understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations
• You are experienced in cloud security, including IAM, encryption, and security group management, as well as familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• You are proficient in cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic, for proactive infrastructure management
• You have a strong background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)

About Your Future Team

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work‑life balance are celebrated.

Benefits & Compensation

The salary range for this role is $121,265.51 – $162,254.66 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Parts Town is a pay‑for‑performance company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit‑sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with match; employee assistance programs; paid time off; paid sick time off; paid holidays; paid parental leave; and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and, as an equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.