Sr Cloud Platform Engineer

EBSCO; Ipswich (MA); Hybrid; USD 124,285 - 177,550; Full time

Job summary

EBSCO is looking for a Sr Cloud Platform Engineer in Ipswich, MA, to join our agile team in delivering innovative cloud-based DevOps solutions. In this role, you will design and implement automated solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive AWS experience and expertise in automation, Python, and Infrastructure as Code.

This position supports hybrid work arrangements, emphasizing collaboration, continuous improvement, and the commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience.
• 4+ years of Python experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• 3+ years of experience in design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test automated solutions for cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with product management to define requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.
• Conduct technology research and proof of concept.

Skills

AWS experience

Python

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)

DevOps practices

Source code management (git)

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Services

Jenkins

Container management (AWS ECS, Kubernetes)

Job description

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

Your Opportunity

As a Sr Cloud Platform Engineer, you will work on an engineering focused agile development team developing cutting edge cloud-based DevOps solutions, with a focus on leveraging AI to improve automation, scalability, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to deliver a platform where every developer can innovate securely in the AI era.

As a member of an Agile development team, you will design, develop, and deliver software in two-week iterations as part of a SAFe Agile Release Train. You will collaborate with the team to make and meet realistic commitments while continuously improving your technical knowledge, productivity, and software design skills. This remote friendly role provides tools, training, resources, and experienced engineering mentors to support your growth and success.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expertise in the design, implementation, testing, and delivery of automated solutions for account management, platform governance, and platform infrastructure within our public cloud platform domain (AWS)
• Work directly with product management and your team while analyzing and decomposing complex software requirements into simple user stories for planning and execution.
• Collaborate with your team to estimate the size and complexity of the features.
• Perform the technical design, implementation, and testing of features and commit to stories to be accomplished in an iteration.
• Be a strong contributor to product features, helping ensure that development activities are coordinated throughout the development cycle achieving scalable, automated solutions for our customer base.
• Mentor more junior engineers on the team in areas of specific expertise.
• Assist other teams or ARTs on tasks in areas where your specific expertise is needed.
• Own system and feature quality throughout the development, testing and deployment phases to ensure quality delivery expectations are met.
• Drive value and build to continuously improve the quality of the team’s deliverables, authoring well engineered solutions using test-first/test-driven methodologies.
• Conduct new technology research, proof of concept, and design work that will provide direction for the enhancement of the overall system and products.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Model and contribute to the continuous improvement of your team.
• Work alongside other software engineers to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices for design, coding standards, performance, security, delivery, and maintainability.
• Demonstrate ownership of developed components from development through production.
• Exemplify the principles behind the Agile Manifesto and SAFe framework in all interactions.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or other technical-related degree
• 5+ years of hands‑on AWS experience.
• 4+ years of Python experience
• 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)
• 3+ years of experience in design and architecture (design pattern, reliability, scaling and security)
• Understanding of AWS infrastructure and services including but not limited to EC2, EBS, S3, API Gateway, IAM, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, AWS Transit Gateway, AWS VPC, AWS Subnets, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and AWS CodePipeline,
• Understanding of concepts replated to software architecture, design patterns/practices
• Proficiency with source code management tools such as git.
• Experience with DevOps or CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and practices, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code, Amazon Q Developer.
• Strong communication skills and a natural inclination to collaborate.

What sets you apart

• AWS Certifications
• Knowledge of automated testing strategies and techniques.
• Understanding of Agile engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development, Refactoring and Pair Programming
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code, Amazon Q Developer.
• Experience with Container management - AWS ECS, Kubernetes, etc
• Experience with Jenkins

Pay Range

USD $124,285.00 - USD $177,550.00 /Yr.