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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Docker, Artifactory, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** http://www.vanguardjobs.com/job/23689792/cloud-platform-engineer-malvern-pa/?utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=Technology&utm_content=Cloud%20Platform%20Engineer&utm_term=181203 ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, cloud operations, or a related technology field. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. * Strong hands-on experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, including GitHub Actions. * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. * Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, including TypeScript, Java, or Python. * Experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS cloud solutions and cloud-native applications. * Experience with Docker, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps engineering practices. * Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar engineering productivity tools. Nice-to-Have Skills * Familiarity with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Nx. * Familiarity with Artifactory. ## Description As part of Vanguard's Chief Technology Office (CTO), the Cloud Platform Engineer will provide technical expertise to design, build, and support scalable cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that enable secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery. This role will help drive platform modernization through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, DevOps best practices, and cloud engineering capabilities that support the evolving needs of Vanguard's business and technology teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience building cloud-native solutions, developing CI/CD pipelines, and improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency., * Design, build, and support cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that improve software delivery, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. * Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub and modern DevOps practices to support continuous integration and continuous delivery. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automation patterns to provision, configure, test, and manage cloud infrastructure. * Monitor platform health, performance, and availability; identify and resolve bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions. * Support cloud-native application development by providing engineering solutions that improve developer experience, platform stability, and release quality. * Develop and maintain documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions aligned to business needs. * Promote code through development, testing, and production environments according to release schedules and provide production support as needed. * Evaluate tools, technologies, and engineering practices to continuously improve platform effectiveness, reliability, and operational excellence. * Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, support engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Work independently while effectively contributing within Agile and Scrum-based delivery teams. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)