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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Engineer - **Company:** VDart, Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $249,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Microsoft Access, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, OpenShift, Peering, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, TypeScript, Policy as Code, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Serverless Computing - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3f57764363a5ebb1347c9c9657526825 ## About the Role * This role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and distributed systems engineering, with a strong focus on Terraform-driven automation and platform standardization. The ideal candidate brings strong Kubernetes, IAM, networking, and policy management experience, along with a disciplined approach to security, reliability, and cost optimization., * Cloud Platforms & Architecture * Extensive firsthand experience with AWS and GCP in large-scale enterprise environments. * Strong expertise in cloud architecture, including high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-region design. * Deep understanding of cloud-native services and distributed systems principles. Infrastructure as Code & Automation: * Advanced proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management. * Experience designing reusable modules and managing Terraform state at scale. * Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and Git-based workflows. Kubernetes & Container Platforms: * Strong experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) and container ecosystems. * Knowledge of Helm, service meshes, and container security best practices. * Identity & Access Management (IAM) * Deep understanding of IAM concepts in AWS and GCP, including roles, policies, and federation. * Experience implementing RBAC and least-privilege access models at scale. * Networking & Core Infrastructure * Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts: VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancing, DNS, and hybrid connectivity. * Experience designing secure network architectures across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. * Policy Management & Governance * Direct experience with policy enforcement frameworks and governance models in AWS and GCP. * Familiarity with policy-as-code tools and compliance automation practices. * Preferred Qualifications * At least 8 to 10 years' experience engineering infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, experience with modern cloud-native technologies, such as container orchestration platforms (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes,) and public cloud experiences are an advantage. * Experience operating within highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of data privacy, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery architectures. * Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD). * Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDP), or self-service cloud models ## Description * We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect design, build, and operate a secure, scalable, and highly automated multi-cloud platform leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. As a key technical leader, you will drive the evolution of our multi-cloud engineering, enabling resilient, cloud-native services that support mission-critical enterprise workloads., * Platform Engineering, Design & Architecture * Architect, engineer, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions across GCP and AWS, with Azure as a plus. Engineer multi-region, highly available architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices. * Infrastructure Automation & IaC * Lead engineering, adoption, and development of Terraform-based infrastructure as code, ensuring consistency, compliance, and reusability. Build and maintain modular Terraform frameworks for provisioning cloud infrastructure. Integrate IaC into CI/CD pipelines to enable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows. * Containerization & Kubernetes Platforms * Direct knowledge and engineering leveraging Kubernetes platforms (EKS, GKE) and associated ecosystems. Implementation of container orchestration best practices including scaling, observability, and security. * Identity, Access & Security Governance * Experienced working knowledge architecting and designing robust IAM strategies across GCP and AWS including least-privilege access models. Implement policy frameworks for access control, resource governance, and regulatory compliance. * Networking & Connectivity * Direct knowledge and experience architecting, designing, and engineering cloud networking solutions including VPC/VNet design, routing, peering, VPNs, and private connectivity. Ensure secure, high-performance connectivity between cloud environments and on-premises systems. * Policy Management & Governance * Deep understanding of policy management, policy-as-code frameworks to ensure consistent governance of resources, tagging strategies, and compliance controls. Collaboration with governance, policy, and security teams to ensure cloud environments meet enterprise and regulatory standards. * Modernization & Mentorship * Champion cloud-native and platform engineering best practices across the organization. Drive the evolution of platform engineering practice by incorporating infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership for complex cloud initiatives. Serve as an escalation point for critical cloud infrastructure and platform issues., Role Overview: As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer specializing in TypeScript, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing robust, scalable web applications. 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