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# Senior, Software Engineer - Cloud Automation

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management, Information Technology, Terraform
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/ladders-senior-software-engineer-cloud-automation-oxa359ts9g

## About the Role

* BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
 * Hands-on AWS experience with multi-account Organizations, IAM, networking, EKS/ECS, and security services
 * Strong expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code, with module design and state management at scale
 * Understanding cloud security fundamentals: IAM, least-privilege design, compliance, security posture management
 * Familiar with CI/CD systems for build, test, and artifact workflows

## Description

* Define and maintain account vending machine with control policies
 * Design and operate shared networks including Direct Connect and VPN
 * Manage cloud security posture with SIEM, IAM, and compliance tools
 * Deploy and operate shared infrastructure, such as EKS and ECS clusters
 * Maintain and improve CI/CD infrastructure and build tooling
 * Manage package and artifact distribution systems
 * Drive cloud cost visibility and efficiency
 * Collaborate with various teams to support their AWS workflows
 * Contribute to technical decisions and operational standards


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