Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer III

Overview

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer III at GM Financial

About the Role : The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the translation of cloud strategy and architecture into a highly available and secure technical implementation, in accordance with best practices. The person in this role is also responsible for continuous monitoring and optimization of the cloud implementation for technical and cost efficiencies and continuous support of, and collaboration with, other teams and projects, particularly DevOps, platform and automation teams. The person in this role will champion the advancement of cloud adoption, develop, deploy & run cloud services and systems and be a leading voice of cloud strategy. The Cloud Engineer will adhere to DevSecOps principles and utilize advanced cloud capabilities to enable business strategy with a strict focus on quality that meets the demands of our business partners and customers. The person in this role must be a highly collaborative, creative and intellectually curious engineer who is passionate about forming and implementing cutting-edge cloud computing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Automate the provisioning of cloud environments through the concept of pipeline engineering using Terraform, Chef, Puppet and other tools
• Research, analyze, design, develop and support high-quality automation workflows in the cloud platform that are appropriate for business and technology strategies
• While embedding with teams, strategize, consult, and prototype alongside other engineers to implement best practices and solutions for applications utilizing CI / CD and the cloud
• Evangelize Distributed Version Control and Trunk-Based Development practices, ATDD and TDD, Pipelines and Infrastructure and Release Automation
• Drive proof of concepts and conduct technical feasibility studies for business requirements
• Remain up-to-date on emerging technologies and architecture and propose ways to use them in current and upcoming projects
• Troubleshoot production issues, engage appropriate parties, and drive through to resolution
• Manage processes of 3rd party data streams into the datacenter and cloud
• Collaborate with Architecture team(s) to advise on any needed enabling work and make decisions regarding sequencing to ensure optimal delivery of value for business customers
• Ensure high availability and 24x7 monitoring
• Continually improve operational processes and procedures
• Educate and guide team members on Cloud standards Act as a SME for all Cloud technical hands-on questions, with an initial focus on Azure and Cloud Native, 12 Factor Software development
• Lead and facilitate the creation of compliance automation and policy-as-code to streamline cloud governance
• Strive to provide internal and external customers with excellent customer service and world-class service
• Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to the program stakeholders, sponsors and management teams
• Resolve most conflicts between timeline, budget, and scope independently but intuitively escalate complex or consequential issues to senior management
• Identify and direct changes through appropriate review and approval mechanisms

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

Experience

What We Offer

Generous benefits package available on day one to include : 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture

Our team members define and shape our culture an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work we thrive.

Compensation

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance

Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

Normal office environment; ability to effectively work remotely.

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