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Cloud Platform Engineering Lead

IT Motives
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Our amazing client (a retail name that every household knows) is looking for a Cloud Platforms Team Lead. If you are seeking a dynamic, stable, and friendly workplace, this is where you belong. We value and encourage diversity in the workplace and women, minorities, and veterans are highly encouraged to apply . Thank you!

Type : Perm F / T

Location : This role offers a hybrid work model (2 days a week in the office) and can be based in any of the following locations :

  • Saint Laurent, QC
  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Vancouver, WA

Position Overview :

In this engaging leadership role, the Cloud Platforms Team Lead champions our commitment to quality, service, integrity, and teamwork by :

  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
  • Architect and deploy scalable solutions in AWS and Azure, troubleshooting and optimizing systems to ensure peak performance.
  • Proactively seek opportunities to enhance cloud architecture for performance, security, and manageability, collaborating with other IT teams on planning and implementation.
  • Manage cloud budgets, including forecasting, cost optimization, and monitoring of cloud expenditures.
  • Drive the automation of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements by working closely with security teams on IAM, encryption, and network security.
  • Oversee day-to-day cloud operations, leading the team in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents.
  • Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, best practices, and procedures to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
  • Lead and mentor the cloud team, providing guidance and support for the successful delivery of cloud solutions.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and best practices to recommend and implement improvements.
  • What you bring :

  • Expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and operations, with a deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Proven experience managing cloud budgets and optimizing cloud costs using AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or similar tools.
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with containerization, orchestration tools, and serverless architectures.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.
  • Foundations of your career :

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a Lead or Manager role, with demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members effectively.
  • What we bring :

  • Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA (dependent care / medical)
  • Company paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement account with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Paid time off accrual account (starts at 10 days per year, with an additional day added annually up to 20 days)
  • 40 hours of accrued Paid Sick and Safe Time annually
  • 10 paid holidays per year, plus an additional 2 floating holidays
  • 8 Hours of "Cares" Volunteer Hours per year
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 50% food discount at our Company Stores
  • Salary range : $110,000-$124,000. Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and / or education.
  • Salary : $110,000 - $124,000

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