cloud engineer

Samba is a media intelligence company that provides real-time, large-scale data about what consumers watch, read, and think about across screens. Its data helps major global brands make more informed decisions about consumer attention.

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud platforms using AWS or GCP;
• Architect, deploy, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters for mission-critical containerized applications;
• Define and enforce cloud standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization;
• Maintain, monitor, and optimize cloud environments, including compute, storage, networking, and security services;
• Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and resolve them in a timely manner to maintain system availability and performance;
• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code frameworks using tools such as Terraform;
• Establish and evolve CI/CD pipelines for secure, reliable, and scalable application delivery;
• Drive automation-first approaches to infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows;
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes-based containerization and orchestration;
• Champion DevOps and GitOps practices across teams to improve deployment velocity and system reliability;
• Provide technical leadership for cloud operations, including monitoring, logging, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery;
• Design and enforce cloud security practices covering IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and compliance controls;
• Own cloud cost management, including cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and resource governance;
• Serve as a cloud technology subject matter expert for Engineering, Product, Operations, and Security teams;
• Collaborate with Development, Product, and Security departments to translate business requirements into scalable and resilient cloud solutions;
• Lead documentation for cloud architectures, operational runbooks, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
• 6+ Years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles with senior-level responsibility;
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS or GCP in production-scale environments;
• Expert-level experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, and infrastructure automation;
• Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes ecosystems, including designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting clusters at scale;
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python or Bash;
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, network security, encryption, and compliance;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion;
• AI tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final hiring decisions are made by humans.