Job Description
Join Nexus Cloud Solutions and lead transformative cloud initiatives in Portland's thriving tech ecosystem. We're seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work 3 days remotely while collaborating with innovative teams in our downtown Portland office. Shape the future of cloud-native applications while advancing your career in one of America's most livable cities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) and Azure (VMs, Blob Storage, Functions)
- Optimize cloud costs and performance through continuous monitoring and automation
- Lead CI/CD pipeline development using Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins
- Implement robust security frameworks including IAM policies and network security groups
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain 99.9% uptime SLAs
- Document architecture decisions and best practices in Confluence
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong background in Linux administration and networking fundamentals
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect
- Proficiency in Python/Go for scripting and automation
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Strong problem-solving skills with complex distributed systems