Director, Cloud Engineering Job ID: 732

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Cloud Engineering & Operations to lead our cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS services, third-party integrations, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation, and DevOps practices. This role will oversee cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline development, logging & monitoring, and overall cloud strategy.

What you will do:

Cloud Engineering & Architecture:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures in AWS.
• Lead infrastructure automation efforts using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other IaC tools.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization, cost management, and security best practices.

DevSecOps Strategy:

• Oversee the entire DevOps function, ensuring efficient infrastructure management and automation at scale.
• Develop and refine CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless software delivery.
• Evaluate, select, and implement DevOps tools that enhance engineering efficiency and operational performance.
• Implement Best Practices to manage Repository across multiple infrastructure/applications projects.
• Implement DevOps best practices, ensuring seamless deployment and automation.
• Drive observability and monitoring strategies, ensuring system health through tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.

Third-Party Integration:

• Manage and optimize applications with seamless third-party integrations.
• Ensure secure, efficient, and scalable application deployments in AWS.
• Troubleshoot and optimize API integrations and backend services.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and DevOps professionals.
• Define cloud strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure industry best practices.

What Were Looking For:

• 12 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
• Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation
• Proficiency in managing code repositories GitHub/Bitbucket etc.
• Hands-on experience in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline).
• AWS certifications (Professional level AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway
• Experience with logging & monitoring (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry Datadog, etc.).
• Expertise in development with third-party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cloud compliance best practices.
• Leadership experience in managing cloud teams and driving cloud strategies.
• Strong understanding of security best practices (IAM, network security, secrets management, compliance).

Proven ability to mentor, lead, and grow DevOps teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $120,400-$193,200 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicants final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicants geographic location, skills, and experience
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility Up to 15% annually
• Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
• LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
  • Pet and car insurance discounts.
  • Financial services such as LegalShield.
  • Relaxation and stress management tools, including a fully covered annual subscription to The Calm App.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
• Transit Reimbursement: We also offer transit reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, featuring a 25% match on employee contributions, helping you plan for a secure financial future.

About Kapitus:

Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed.

We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work.

We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.

Company Mission:

At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owners story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.

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