Title : Cloud Platform Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
Location : Charlotte, NC (Remote)
Type : Contract
Day-to-Day Job Duties :
- Provision, configure, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and systems across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance hybrid AI / ML infrastructure and automation frameworks.
- Configure and integrate various DevOps and automation toolsets such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudBees, CI / CD pipelines, and AI automation frameworks.
- Set up and manage Continuity of Business (CoB) and Disaster Recovery (DR) systems to ensure maximum uptime and load balancing.
- Execute and automate data migrations between cloud accounts, ensuring security and efficiency.
- Develop automation and standardization scripts for environment provisioning and architectural pattern deployment.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all cloud platform implementations and updates.
- Ensure compliance of cloud environments with enterprise security, operational, and regulatory standards.
- Create and maintain operational runbooks and playbooks to support cloud infrastructure operations.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to troubleshoot, analyze logs, open CSP service requests, and resolve incidents.
- Review cloud-native architectural designs to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Evaluate new cloud services for production readiness and compliance with enterprise standards
- Define and monitor operational KPIs related to reliability, scalability, performance, and availability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by researching new technologies, authoring knowledge articles, and mentoring peers.
- Identify opportunities to optimize cloud costs and improve infrastructure quality.
- Continuously learn, share knowledge, and promote a culture of automation and operational excellence.
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.Minimum 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure management, or related domains.Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.Proficiency with multiple scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Java, JavaScript).Strong experience with operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and networking concepts.Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.Nice to Have (But Not a Must) :
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.Experience designing and implementing Cloud Architecture for large-scale distributed systems.Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack).Familiarity with structured text formats such as JSON, YAML, and XML.Proven experience in application production support and system monitoring.Solid understanding of load balancing, high availability, and system scalability.Background in the Financial Services industry (5+ years preferred).Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities.Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and work off-hours when needed.Passion for automation and continuous improvement initiatives.Travel :
Limited travel required; primarily remote with occasional client or team meetings.Degree :
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.