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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Engineer - **Company:** The Baker - **Location:** Frisco, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $74,200.0 - $148,230.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Management of Software Versions, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Software Modules, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Bicep, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59892087-senior-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree required * 5+ years in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or related roles. * Hands-on engineering depth in at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI). * Strong IaC (Terraform preferred and/or Ansible) including module development and pattern standardization. * Strong scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash or equivalent). * Experience implementing or significantly improving CI/CD practices for infrastructure delivery. * Strong operational ownership: incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventative remediation. Certifications / licenses (2 or more preferred) * AWS Solutions Architect - Professional * Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Google Professional Cloud Architect * Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional Knowledge * Deep knowledge of multi-cloud design and operations, with hands-on depth in at least two: AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI. * Knowledge of building and improving foundational services and standard patterns: identity integration, networking, logging and monitoring, compute, storage, security controls. * Knowledge of operational excellence practices: runbooks, monitoring standards, alerting practices, operational readiness, lifecycle management. * Knowledge of security and compliance implementation patterns and audit readiness (SOC, HIPAA, CMMC examples). Skills * Engineer, automate, and operate cloud services end-to-end; drive ambiguous work to clarity. * IaC engineering with emphasis on reusable modules, pattern standardization, and environment consistency (Terraform preferred and or Ansible). * Build automation workflows and enforce code quality expectations (reviews, documentation, versioning, validation). * Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis and implement preventative improvements. * Optimize for performance and cost-efficiency, including enforcing tagging standards and cost allocation practices. Abilities * Ability to own reliability outcomes and reduce operational toil through automation. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs, implementation plans, and roadmaps. * Ability to mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, and influence cross-team patterns. Languages and tools * Scripting and automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash (or equivalent). * IaC: Terraform (preferred), Ansible, Bicep. * Containers and orchestration (preferred): container platforms and orchestration experience. * Governance and guardrails (preferred): Azure Policy, AWS Organizations controls, GCP org policies. Preferred * Containers and orchestration. * Cloud governance and guardrails (Azure Policy, AWS Organizations controls, org policies). * Centralized logging and security monitoring integrations (SIEM examples). * Regulated environments and audit readiness (SOC, HIPAA, CMMC). * Multi-region patterns, shared services networking, private connectivity. The pay rate range for this job position is $74,200 to $148,230. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. ## Description This position is responsible for the completion of technical work on client engagements involving accounting and consulting matters while maintaining positive client relationships. Responsibilities Multi-cloud platform engineering and operations (design and operate foundations) (25%) * Design, implement, and operate scalable infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and other providers, with hands-on depth in at least two. * Engineer and improve foundational services and standard patterns (identity integration, networking, logging/monitoring, compute, storage, security controls). * Own lifecycle management for key services (upgrades, deprecation planning, operational readiness). IaC ownership: reusable modules, standardized patterns, environment consistency (25%) * Develop and maintain IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep) with focus on reusable modules, standardized patterns, and consistency. * Establish code quality expectations (reviews, documentation, versioning, validation) to improve repeatability and reduce risk. Automation-first engineering for efficiency and improve reliability (15%) * Build automation workflows and scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to eliminate manual operational tasks and improve reliability. Reliability ownership and operational standards (lead, don't just participate) (15%) * Own reliability outcomes for cloud services. * Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis; implement preventative improvements. * Define and improve runbooks, monitoring standards, alerting practices, and support models. Security, compliance, resilience, and vulnerability management as engineered guardrails (12%) * Ensure deployments meet security and compliance expectations through guardrails, patterns, and technical controls with Security/Risk. * Support audit readiness (SOC, HIPAA, CMMC examples) with evidence support and control implementation. * Design and validate backup, recovery, and resilience patterns; ensure objectives are tested and reliable. * Lead and automate patching and vulnerability management improvements. Technical leadership: mentoring and cross-team influence (*8%) * Translate requirements into designs, implementation plans, and roadmaps aligned to cloud-first. * Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing. * Provide technical guidance across teams, influencing patterns and decisions to reduce delivery friction ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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