Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Post Date

Apr 08, 2026

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10016
US
Jun 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

HNJ-a23fe68e-3d9d-497e-96b7-0e0818f585e7

Pay Rate

$117k - $159k (estimate)

Job Description

• Increase the effectiveness of Cloud Services and Infrastructure by ensuring high availability, performance and value through excellent customer service:
• Use Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC) methodologies and principles and play a vital role in developing and implementing technical efforts in design, building, and deploying AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud applications, including large-scale data solutions and advanced analytics.
• Provide DevOps and Continuous Delivery automation by managing CI/CD platforms and code repositories, develop automated pipelines for application development and infrastructure provisioning, and promote GitOps practices for declarative infrastructure.
• Implement containerized solutions and microservices architecture in utilizing Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Participate in all aspects of cloud software engineering and development lifecycle including planning, development, testing, and quality assurance by developing monitoring and analytical solutions to ensure the capabilities and performance of all cloud systems meet requirements.
• Implement security policies, monitor threats, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and communicate effectively within and across multiple teams including vendors when required.

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Required Skills & Experience

• To qualify you must have a B.S. degree in information systems, computer science or related field
• 7+ years expertise in implementing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, leveraging cloud-native services, serverless computing, microservices architectures, and containerization on AWS, Azure and GCP.
• 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS Platforms with recent certification of AWS Professional level or higher.
• 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and GCP Platforms with recent certification of Associate level or higher in both Azure and GCP.
• 4+ years of experience in Kubernetes with recent certification in CKA or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge and demonstrative abilities to apply the six pillars of a well-architected framework across all three cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing automation platforms, and automating software releases in DevOps environments.
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.