Senior Cloud Engineer - DevOps

Important Information • Years of Experience: 7+ years in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud security roles • Job Mode: Full-time • Work Mode: Remote Job Summary The Senior Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer will support a major cloud transformation program, contributing to the buildout of a new policy administration platform within a highly regulated insurance environment. The role focuses on architecting and managing Azure cloud solutions, implementing security controls, optimizing performance and cost, and supporting governance requirements. Candidates will initially participate in strategic design and architectural planning, transitioning into hands-on engineering as the program advances. Responsibilities and Duties Cloud Architecture & Engineering • Architect, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure across PaaS and IaaS. • Develop standardized cloud patterns and reusable templates. • Configure and maintain virtual networks, firewalls, and access controls. • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize workloads. • Participate in on-call rotations and incident response. • Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards. Security & Governance • Implement and enforce security policies and governance practices. • Support cloud security assessments and risk mitigation. • Partner with security teams to ensure best practices across identity, network, and workload protection. Leadership & Collaboration • Align cloud strategy with business objectives. • Collaborate with technical leads and cross-functional teams. • Contribute to architectural decisions and solution planning. • Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Qualifications and Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (AWS is a plus). • Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and governance. • Strong experience with Terraform for IaC. • Familiarity with GitHub and Jenkins (Jenkins nice to have). • Experience in regulated industries such as finance, insurance, or healthcare. • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to translate technical concepts into business language. • Experience working with Agile methodologies. Role-Specific Requirements • Ability to deliver at a senior engineering level and collaborate with technical leads. • Experience handling governance and compliance in regulated environments. • Prior involvement in cloud transformation or modernization programs. • Comfortable working in a Windows-based environment. • Ability to ramp up quickly and begin contributing immediately. • Certifications preferred but not required (AZ-305 ideal). • Financial or FinTech experience highly valued. • Interest in staying current with emerging cloud technologies. Technologies • Cloud: Azure (PaaS/IaaS), AWS (nice to have) • IaC: Terraform • DevOps: GitHub, Jenkins • Security: IAM, governance policies, cloud security controls • Networking: VNETs, firewalls, routing, access rules • Monitoring: Azure Monitor and performance/cost tools Skillset Competencies • Strong architectural and engineering capabilities. • Advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. • Ability to work effectively in regulated, compliance-focused environments. • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication abilities. • Business acumen with a focus on aligning technical decisions with organizational goals. • Commitment to continuous learning and technology advancement. About Encora Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of leading global enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts across more than 47 offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora specializes in Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora hires based solely on skills and qualifications, without discrimination based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality. Apply tot his job