Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Pinnacle Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

PTR Global in the United States (Virginia) is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead cloud platform initiatives in a hybrid McLean/Richmond setting, focusing on scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. You’ll work with Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node.js, Docker and Kubernetes, and collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based features that support financial empowerment for users.

This 7+ month contract offers opportunities to mentor engineers, define service boundaries, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead adoption of AI and automation to improve cloud platforms.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
• Address cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, audits, and change management.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Software development

Agile leadership

AI tooling awareness

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

OPA

Job description

Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
IT | Software Design/Developer Richmond , Virginia Contract Nov 3, 2026

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA/ Richmond, VA - Hybrid
Duration: 07+ Months Contract with Extension
Job id – 181043

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the adoption and responsible use of emerging AI and automation capabilities to improve the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of cloud platforms and engineering workflows
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
• Utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, and Node.js, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of cloud provider tools and services
• Provide technical leadership and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence
• Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute to efforts that ensure well-managed cloud solutions
• Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a ‘you build it, you own it’ environment
• Integrate risk awareness into daily work, proactively considering potential issues related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (OBL, SOX), audits, and change management.
• Lead the technical strategy for a portfolio of cloud initiatives and mentor a team of developers building scalable cloud platforms that support the company’s regulatory needs

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
• At least 2 years of experience in cloud engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience coding with at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
• 3+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
• 3+ years of experience in CI/CD orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Crossplane), and Automated Governance using Policy-as-Code DSLs (e.g. OPA)
• One or more active certifications related to cloud infrastructure management or security
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native patterns (e.g., Kubernetes, Serverless)
• Experience designing and supporting cloud networking, security and identity integrations
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production cloud environments
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tooling to automate cloud operations, improve platform reliability, or optimize infrastructure performance and cost
• Experience driving cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com
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Pay Range: $70- $80
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