Design and manage cloud infrastructure and applications, optimize performance, automate with IAC tools, and educate teams on best practices.
Object Computing, Inc. (OCI)
OCI is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and applications. You will integrate cloud architecture with modern software engineering practices, ensuring scalability, security, and performance for OCI and its clients.
About OCI
At OCI, we build cutting-edge cloud solutions using open-source software and strategic partnerships with Amazon and Google. We deliver full lifecycle engineering across industries like Aerospace, Energy, and Agriculture, helping clients maximize the value of smart, connected technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications.
- Manage and optimize cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Automate cloud infrastructure with IAC (Terraform, Ansible, CDK), CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.
- Troubleshoot and enhance cloud performance, security, and scalability.
- Educate and support teams on cloud adoption and best practices.
- Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure (multi-cloud preferred).
- Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure) are a plus.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
- Experience with distributed applications, APIs, and networking.
- Coding experience (Python, Java, or Go) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with AI/ML-driven data solutions and real-time Cloud data processing.
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