Azure Platform Engineer

This individual will lead efforts to architect, manage, and optimize Azure and Oracle Cloud infrastructure to ensure it meets the firm’s business needs. This individual will lead collaboration efforts to create easy-to-use, simple and efficient tools that provide self-service capability for application teams to deploy and consume cloud infrastructure aligned to Edward Jones’ technology strategy and security requirements. This individual will focus on the following areas:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Lead the management of our Public Cloud environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations and reduce manual tasks.
• Security: Enhance our cloud security posture by implementing best practices and monitoring tools.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud processes, configurations, and procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead cloud engineering initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy, manage, and monitor cloud-based applications and services in Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud.
• Design, configure, and maintain virtual machines, storage accounts, and other cloud resources.
• Drive automation of cloud operations using tools like Terraform Enterprise, Git Hub, and Azure Policy.
• Implement and enforce cloud security practices to safeguard our data and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure and Oracle Cloud features and industry trends to recommend improvements and optimizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4 6 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, preferably in Azure and/or Oracle Cloud
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, or similar)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect) are a plus