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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Sigma Systems Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Fault Tolerance, Revision Control Systems, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Software Organization, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc3979f8a31a1684fa82c999bee3f47cd ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline. * Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience. * Experience with at least two modern programming/scripting languages such as: * Java * JavaScript * Bash * PowerShell * Experience supporting at least one enterprise cloud platform: * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Microsoft Azure * Amazon Web Services (AWS) Technical Skills: * Strong scripting and automation experience. * Experience with GitLab or similar version control tools. * Knowledge of cloud infrastructure concepts: * Operating Systems * Virtualization * Networking * Understanding of cloud operations and deployment processes. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud architectures. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: * Terraform * Ansible * Similar automation tools * Experience developing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code. * Experience with container technologies: * Kubernetes * Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) * Docker * Experience with cloud security practices: * Identity and Access Management (IAM) * Encryption * Certificate management * Key management * Data protection Required Certifications: One of the following cloud certifications required: * AWS Cloud Certification * Microsoft Azure Certification * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification * Equivalent cloud certification Preferred: * Terraform Certification * Ansible Certification * Infrastructure automation certification ## Description Sigma Systems is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support client's cloud engineering initiatives. This role will focus on designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud-based solutions while supporting automation, cloud adoption, and next-generation technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud automation, scripting, infrastructure-as-code, container technologies, and modern software development practices. The candidate will work closely with engineering teams to build scalable cloud solutions, improve operational efficiency, and support cloud transformation initiatives. Responsibilities : * Design, implement, and support cloud-based technical architectures, migration strategies, and cloud resource deployments. * Develop and maintain cloud solutions that improve scalability, reliability, automation, and operational efficiency. * Create automation scripts and reusable deployment patterns to enable application and service teams to deploy solutions into cloud environments. * Support cloud resource optimization by monitoring usage, performance trends, and identifying opportunities for cost efficiency. * Research and analyze new cloud technologies, services, and deployment approaches to provide technical recommendations. * Collaborate with senior engineers and technical teams to enhance cloud adoption and utilization. * Support Level 2 incident, problem, and change management activities related to cloud operations. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and implementation guides. * Implement cloud security best practices including identity management, encryption, certificates, and data protection. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to cloud engineering and automation., Job Title: Cloud Operations Engineer Type of Engagement: 6-12-month contract to hire (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. 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