Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Cloud Engineer with 3+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and software development. This role focuses on building and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in software development, infrastructure, automation and container orchestration.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will design and implement solutions for complex, large-scale systems. You will collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, reliable cloud infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on scalability, security, and cost efficiency. This role offers opportunities to lead technical initiatives and continuously enhance your expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Build Cloud Infrastructure: Develop and maintain secure, scalable cloud platforms, ensuring cloud governance and operational efficiency.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and automate cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments.
• Kubernetes and Container Orchestration: Deploy, monitor, and manage containerized workloads in Kubernetes environments (e.g., EKS, GKE).
• Cloud Security and Governance: Implement cloud governance frameworks, monitor security configurations, and manage role-based access and compliance controls.
• Automation and CI/CD: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployment, reduce manual effort, and increase system reliability.
• Networking and Connectivity: Configure and troubleshoot cloud networking components, such as VPCs, transit gateways, routing, and proxies.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Enhance platform performance, reliability, and cost efficiency by implementing robust monitoring and optimization strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with business needs, translating technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Incident Response: Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient incident management.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advancements in cloud technologies, containerization, and platform engineering to drive continuous innovation and improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development and cloud engineering.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Go, Python, Java, or Bash).
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Oracle Cloud).
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
• Solid experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes in EKS, GKE, or AKS).
• Networking expertise, including VPCs, subnets, routing, transit gateways, NAT gateways, and proxies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
• Familiarity with service discovery tools (e.g., Consul, Zookeeper) and secret management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to convey technical solutions clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure projects that challenge and expand your technical expertise.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture that values knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and innovation.
• Grow your career through mentoring, learning programs, and opportunities to lead impactful initiatives.
• Contribute to building secure, reliable, and scalable cloud platforms used at scale by leveraging modern cloud engineering practices.

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset