Vice President, Cloud Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as an individual contributor while also providing mentorship to colleagues within the Cloud Platform Engineering team.

• Design, implement, and sustain automated infrastructure utilizing Terraform and AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, RabbitMQ, and event-driven technologies.

• Create sophisticated CI/CD pipelines leveraging Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and FluxCD.

• Facilitate deployments across various architectural styles including monolithic, stateless, and serverless systems.

• Develop cloud architecture frameworks that adhere to the AWS Well-Architected Framework and established security protocols.

• Deliver solutions effectively in high-stress, multi-client environments.

• Formulate tactical plans for the infrastructure-as-code approach and its implementation across various products.

• Execute and manage IAM policies, permission sets, Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC configurations.

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders regarding design and architectural decisions.

• Provide transparent project updates to leadership.

• Architect and implement AWS services utilizing Kubernetes, Istio/Linkerd, and Karpenter.

• Set and uphold infrastructure design best practices, templates, and procedures.

• Undertake additional related tasks as assigned by the manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• At least 8+ years of industry and/or relevant experience.

• Typically possess 2+ years in an AVP-level role or an external equivalent position.

• Preferred 10–15 years of experience in cloud automation and infrastructure development.

• Over 8 years of experience managing IAM, permission sets, NACLs, Security Groups, and other security controls.

• Demonstrated expertise in Terraform with substantial hands-on implementation experience.

• Over 6 years of experience constructing CI/CD pipelines with GitOps, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.

• Strong foundation in deploying Kubernetes and service mesh technologies such as Istio and Linkerd.

• Familiarity with Karpenter and similar tools for automated cloud scaling.

• More than 6 years of coding experience in Python, Shell, or other equivalent scripting languages for automation purposes.

• Proficient in AWS EKS, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Step Functions, VPC, IAM, and firewall configurations.

• Knowledgeable in Docker and Git development.

• Understanding of AWS services and cloud technologies.

• Familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework, NIST, and NYDFS security standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses for certain positions, subject to bonus program guidelines, position eligibility, and Senior Management approval.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

• Additional training opportunities.