Lead Cloud Engineer
Lead Cloud Engineer - Contract-to-Hire (Hybrid, Dallas-Based)
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Confidential (Consumer Finance)
Overview
We're seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact technology team driving cloud-native transformation within the financial services space. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward engineering management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cloud strategy, driving automation, and embedding reliability across distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud-native solutions (Azure-centric)
- Champion site reliability engineering and DevSecOps principles
- Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and architecture teams to deliver cloud solutions
- Drive cloud governance through policy-as-code and compliance automation
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for cost and efficiency
- Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 7-10 years in IT, with 5+ years in cloud engineering (Azure preferred)
- Strong experience with IaC, automation, and cloud-native services (AKS, EventHub, App Services, etc.)
- Background in SRE, distributed systems monitoring, and cloud operations
- Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or similar scripting languages
- Familiarity with Agile, trunk-based development, and CI/CD tooling
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Must be based in the Dallas area and open to hybrid work
Bonus Experience
- Exposure to GCP or AWS alongside Azure
- Experience in consumer banking or financial services
- Passion for mentoring and leading engineering teams
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