Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Architect

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Architect to design and build the automation solutions that power our entire operations engine. This is not a traditional system administration role; this is for an engineer who treats infrastructure as software. You will architect robust automation frameworks, write production-grade code, and build the "self-service" platforms that allow our engineering teams to move faster and more reliably., Architecture & Design (90%) IaC Architecture: Design and deploy highly scalable, secure, and resilient AWS infrastructure using Terraform. Lead the creation of complex modules, multi-environment state management, and reusable infrastructure patterns. Automation Frameworks: Architect end-to-end automation solutions. Develop high-impact tools and scripts in Python to streamline operational workflows, from server provisioning to custom remediation. Pipeline Orchestration: Build and manage enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) to automate the testing and deployment of infrastructure code. Platform Engineering: Create "self-service" capability platforms that allow product teams to provision resources safely and autonomously. Self-Healing Systems: Develop automated monitoring and remediation workflows that proactively identify and resolve infrastructure anomalies. Technical Guidance (10%) Operational Excellence: Troubleshoot complex, cross-domain issues (Cloud/Network/Systems) and optimize existing automation for maximum reliability and performance. Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on automation best practices, mentoring team members on how to integrate security, cost-efficiency, and scalability into their code.

If you are a builder who thrives on solving "the hard problems" by replacing manual, error-prone tasks with elegant, automated solutions, this is the perfect environment for you. You will play a pivotal role in architecting our cloud footprint and establishing the standards for our future-state infrastructure delivery., Experience Baseline: Minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in AWS Cloud Infrastructure. IaC Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with Terraform (modules, state management, multi-environment strategy). Scripting Proficiency: Strong Python development ability, with supplemental experience in Bash and/or PowerShell. Automation Tooling: Hands-on experience with Ansible and CI/CD orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions). Systems Fluency: Deep understanding of Linux/Windows OS, networking concepts, and security best practices. Communication: Ability to document complex architecture clearly and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Attributes Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS/ECS). Experience with GitOps workflows and observability platforms. AWS Professional-level certifications or a background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).

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