Principal Cloud Engineer

About the position

Principal Cloud Platform engineer role is responsible to create strategic Cloud Platforms with empowered teams and adaptive mindsets. You will implement leading cloud native and multi-cloud platforms implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, Kubernetes, and Zero Trust architecture. You'll apply Site Reliability Engineering to create resilient and scalable platforms. You'll support client delivery teams across Hertz Cloud environments. You'll keep pace with leading Cloud, DevSecOps, Containerization, Kubernetes and Cloud Engineering skills as you further specialize.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take part in the entire cycle of Cloud Platform engineering and development from architecture, hands-on implementation, documentation and support.
• Design and engineer Government cloud platforms using Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps, and containerization with backing support for microservice and serverless solutions.
• Create cloud platforms that simplify and speed lean, agile, DevSecOps practices to improve software delivery speed, security and stability.
• Utilize the latest technology thinking and products from Deloitte Tech Trends industry insights.
• Develop, document and execute cloud automation and Integration solutions to establish CI/CD, DevSecOps processes.
• Create, configure and manage Kubernetes clusters at scale.
• Implement best practices and configure and manage service mesh.
• Establish an IaC framework using Terraform for AWS.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure in AWS.
• Automate manual tasks using Python, Ansible, etc.
• Adopt development standards that closely align the Solutions Architecture team with our Engineering team.
• Architect and migrate applications from datacenters to AWS Cloud.
• Support, partner, and collaborate with the Hertz Security team.
• Resource Optimization and Utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, required.
• 10 years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple business departments.
• Experience designing cloud architectures with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
• Working experience on designing and implementing full stack/Microservice infrastructure using IaC best practices.
• Understanding of secure software development methodologies and Code First mindset.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Scripting, CloudFormation, Terraform, and similar configuration languages (Ansible, Chef, etc.).
• Experience in software development, systems engineering, or integration and test experience with mission systems on tactical platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of the CI/CD process including debugging, test, and integration of software tools.
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter that can thrive in a distributed remote work environment.
• Exposure to building CI/CD ecosystem.
• Experience in Docker multistage builds, working with architecting microservice applications.
• Experience in Spinnaker and Harness CD tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and tools including Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience in creating, deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters at scale.
• Knowledge in implementing standards and best practices.
• Implement DevSecOps framework using tools like Twistlock, CheckMarx, SonarQube and Jfrog Xray.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Service Provider Architecture deployment use cases and best practices.
• Familiar with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Competent with scripting languages including Bash.
• Proficient in a modern Object-Oriented Language and willing to port skills to another language like Go and Python.
• Familiar with the continuous integration and continuous deployment mindset.
• Work as a cross-functional team member to support multiple work streams and products.

Benefits

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options.
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts.
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness.
• Perks & Discounts - Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more.