Job Description
Join our elite cloud engineering team in the heart of Manhattan where innovation meets cutting-edge technology. We're seeking a passionate Cloud Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize next-generation cloud solutions. At NexGen, we equip our engineers with premium hardware including 16-inch MacBook Pros, dual 4K monitors, and ergonomic workspaces to maximize productivity. This is your opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients while leveraging the latest cloud technologies in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP
- Automate deployment pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools
- Optimize cloud costs while maintaining 99.99% uptime SLAs
- Lead container orchestration projects using Kubernetes and Docker
- Implement robust security frameworks and compliance protocols
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud performance with Datadog/Prometheus
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate cloud-native solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of production cloud infrastructure experience
- AWS/Azure/GCP certifications (Solutions Architect or equivalent)
- Expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong scripting skills (Python/Bash/PowerShell)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions)
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption)