Job Description
Are you a visionary Cloud Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a thriving tech hub? Apex Innovations is seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team in Albuquerque, NM. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions, and we need a technical leader to architect and maintain our robust cloud environments.
In this Direct Hire role, you will be the architect of our cloud strategy, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability for our enterprise clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and streamline our deployment pipelines. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and want to work in a collaborative, high-growth environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary range of $120k - $160k plus performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear path for career advancement in a cloud-native company.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS or Azure.
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible.
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and testing.
- Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot complex cloud issues.
- Collaborate with DevOps and Development teams to improve application architecture.
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and data protection regulations.
- Conduct cloud cost optimization and resource management audits.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Solutions Architect.
- Strong proficiency in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Expert knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of networking (VPC, Load Balancers) and security protocols.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.