Cloud Platforms Team Lead

*Please note that this is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days a week in the office. Eligible candidates must be within commuting distance of our Vancouver, WA or Phoenix, AZ location.

Our Story: It’s no surprise that our story is a little unconventional. After all, Papa Murphy’s brought an entirely new approach to the pizza industry. But our unique idea is a simple one. We focus on using quality ingredients, prepared fresh daily, to offer our guests everyday meal solutions to take ‘n’ bake at home with ease. That commitment to quality and creativity extends beyond just our delicious and craveable products. At Papa Murphy’s it is our mission to create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. Because we know that what makes us great isn’t just what we make, it’s what we make together.

Position Overview:

In this engaging leadership role, the Cloud Platforms Team Lead champions Papa Murphy’s 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 we bring to the table:

• Salary range: $120,000-$124,000. Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.
• 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 Papa Cares Volunteer Hours per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% pizza discount at Papa Murphy’s Company Stores

What you bring to the table:

• 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.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.

Foundations of your career:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 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.

Please Note:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required in this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Papa Murphy’s International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $120,000 - $124,000