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Lead Engineer (Cloud Adoption)

Versent
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping innovative cloud solutions? We’re looking for a Lead Cloud Engineer to drive technical excellence and deliver transformational outcomes for our clients.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with both internal teams and customer engineering groups, taking ownership of detailed design work while mentoring and uplifting engineers. You’ll combine leadership with technical expertise—contributing independently and guiding a small team to achieve agreed objectives.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions on AWS.
  • Design and build high-quality software and integration workflows using modern technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical guidance for cloud-based solutions.
  • Champion Agile delivery: actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, lead when required, and take full ownership of stories from inception to completion.
  • Ensure all engineering outputs meet our Ways of Working, including documentation, unit testing, code quality, and alignment with agreed frameworks.
  • Continuously improve by refactoring code and addressing technical debt within delivery budgets.


About You

  • Experienced in AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
  • Skilled in designing secure, efficient, and modernised cloud infrastructures.
  • Comfortable working in Agile environments and leading technical teams.
  • Strong communicator with a passion for collaboration and innovation.


Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud technology, helping clients modernisze and scale their infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in delivering impactful solutions and driving success across diverse projects.

Life at Versent

We're a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible. At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth.  We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success.

We Also Offer Our Team

  • Flexibility: We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.
  • Learning: We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft.
  • Access to Benefits That Fit Your Life: From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities. There’s something for everyone.
  • Health & Wellbeing Programmes: We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.
  • Connection: Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.
  • Recognition: We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do!
  • Career opportunity: We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career.


At Versent, we don't adhere to a one-size-fits-all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfill all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive, don't be shy and apply!

If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing careers@versent.com.au.

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