RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Fort Collins, CO.
Summary:
The Cloud Engineer leads the development of new Software Solutions and Services using Cloud Software development techniques. The Software Cloud Engineering team leads the design, build, and management of Cloud Systems and Infrastructure including Software, Services, and Solutions designed for flexibility, scalability, and resiliency to support current and future business needs in an automated, repeatable way.
Responsibilities:
* Cloud Engineer will lead the builds of various opinionated cloud environments and platforms while aligning them with business and security strategies and requirements
* Builds standards, designs, and automates the deployment of software in cloud environments
* Design and develop solutions that protect and manage cloud native apps and data
* As a Cloud Engineer, you will contribute to technology strategy and engineering roadmaps around cloud platforms; Execute strategic engineering proof of concepts around cloud platforms
* Partners with DevOps to develop tooling and infrastructure for cloud development and cloud operations use cases, with a focus on microservices deployment and distributed systems monitoring and fault analysis
* Executes job using Test Driven Development (TDD) approach, and supports continuous integration and continuous deployment patterns
* Scope & Impact: Acts as leaders within the cloud engineering practice; Directly influences the nature of the work delivered; Takes responsibility for overall delivery quality with results impacting departmental effectiveness for multiple quarters; Provides guidance for junior team members
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence
* Typically, 7-10 years of General/owner experience
* Advanced knowledge with respect to distributed/cloud computing and knowledge in virtualization technologies, cloud infrastructure, cloud solutions, systems/microservice architecture, and design
* Expertise in cloud computing and/or enterprise application development
* Advanced skill in software design and development and a strong understanding of complex concepts related to computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices
* Strong experience and preference for agile SW development methodologies, and a DevSecOps approach to code deployment and maintenance
* Complexity: Moderate to high
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.