Lead Cloud Engineer

• Implement solutions (building data pipelines, data modeling, infrastructure as code, etc.) that leverage the cloud platform

• Lead a small engineering team: set technical direction, review designs and code, and mentor engineers

• Participate in architectural discussions to build confidence and ensure customer success when building new and migrating existing applications, software, and services to the cloud

• Conduct deep-dive “hands-on” education/training sessions to transfer knowledge to internal teams and customers considering, or already using, the cloud

• Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the cloud and hybrid-cloud community

• Cloud environment configuration and performance tuning, including performance and cost optimization of compute, storage, and data warehouse workloads

• Implement data migration solutions from on premise to cloud - i.e. migrating to cloud data warehouses, managed databases, etc.

• Build IP solutions that accelerate customer implementations and act as reusable components

• At least 3 years of proven experience in delivering cloud solutions on a major public cloud

• Experience in networking, infrastructure, or database architecture, in addition to primary application expertise; cloud-based transformation solutions; design & implementation of distributed applications

• At least 5 years of experience in working with software development tools and methodologies (Agile, Git, CI/CD)

• At least 3 years of experience in a software/technology customer-facing or stakeholder-facing role

• Cloud certification (associate or professional) from AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Programming languages - Python, SQL, and one of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go

• Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code and at least one container orchestration platform

• Great communication, because this is a lead, customer- and/or stakeholder-facing role

• Degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or Math

• 5+ years of total IT experience

Nice to Have

• Experience across two or more clouds (multi-cloud or hybrid architectures) and a deep understanding of the differentiating factors between AWS, Azure, GCP, and others

• Experience implementing big data and streaming solutions (e.g., Spark/EMR, Dataproc, Kinesis/Kafka, Pub/Sub, Firehose)

• Able to make appropriate recommendations across the cloud stack, including

o Object storage and block storage (S3 / Blob / GCS, EBS / managed disks)

o Virtual machine / compute instances and autoscaling

o Security, encryption, IAM, and governance frameworks

• Experience implementing streaming and BI/visualization solutions (e.g., Kinesis, QuickSight, Power BI, Looker)

• FinOps / cloud cost-governance practices

• Exposure to GenAI/LLM integration in data and application platforms (RAG, vector stores, agentic workflows)

This is a Permanent position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $119600.00 - $179400.00/yr.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents) * Short and Long-Term Disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation Benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success., We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.