Lead Cloud Engineer

Selby JenningsDallas, TX, United States

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Lead Cloud Engineer - Contract-to-Hire (Hybrid, Dallas-Based)

Location : Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Type : Contract-to-Hire

Industry : Confidential (Consumer Finance)

Overview

We're seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact technology team driving cloud-native transformation within the financial services space. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward engineering management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cloud strategy, driving automation, and embedding reliability across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud-native solutions (Azure-centric)
Champion site reliability engineering and DevSecOps principles
Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and CI / CD pipelines
Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and architecture teams to deliver cloud solutions
Drive cloud governance through policy-as-code and compliance automation
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for cost and efficiency
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning

Ideal Candidate Profile

7-10 years in IT, with 5+ years in cloud engineering (Azure preferred)

Strong experience with IaC, automation, and cloud-native services (AKS, EventHub, App Services, etc.)

Background in SRE, distributed systems monitoring, and cloud operations

Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or similar scripting languages

Familiarity with Agile, trunk-based development, and CI / CD tooling

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Must be based in the Dallas area and open to hybrid work

Bonus Experience

Exposure to GCP or AWS alongside Azure

Experience in consumer banking or financial services

Passion for mentoring and leading engineering teams

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