Job Description
Join our elite engineering team at Nexus Cloud Solutions and shape the future of cloud infrastructure in the nation's capital. We're seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Work alongside industry leaders in our state-of-the-art DC headquarters, where innovation meets impact. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth in one of the world's most dynamic tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AWS/Azure/GCP infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation
- Lead cloud migration projects for enterprise clients while ensuring 99.99% uptime SLAs
- Optimize cloud costs through automated resource monitoring and architectural improvements
- Develop CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for seamless deployments
- Implement robust security frameworks including IAM policies, network security groups, and encryption protocols
- Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud-native applications
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our cloud engineering best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and relevant certifications
- Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Bash for automation solutions
- Proven track record of designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud architectures
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) and serverless technologies
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and observability practices
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience