Cloud Engineer I

TL;DR

Cloud Engineer I (Cloud/AWS-Azure-GCP): Designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services to support global software solutions with an accent on advanced cloud engineering, security best practices, and troubleshooting distributed applications. Focus on CI/CD enablement, cost management and optimization, and root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Location: Remote (MA)

Salary: $84,200–$150,000 (expected range varies by U.S. location)

Company

hirify.global provides SaaS solutions for the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure and services for global software solutions.
• Apply cloud security best practices (e.g., IAM, encryption, key management) to protect cloud environments.
• Build and support CI/CD workflows using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Troubleshoot distributed applications by analyzing complex systems and validating data with SQL.
• Manage and optimize cloud costs using cost management strategies.
• Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to improve cloud practices and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Work authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
• Advanced knowledge of at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g., IAM, encryption, key management).

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure components (Key Vault, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, Cosmos DB, and related basics).
• Experience with deployment/release tooling such as Octopus Deploy.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible-first work environment with a remote option.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match (6% employer match up to $12,000 annually).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Annual bonus eligibility subject to plan terms and individual eligibility.

Hiring process

• Application review and candidate information organization using AI-assisted tools, with human review and final decisions by Duck Creek team members.
• Interviews and evaluation based on skills, experience, and qualifications.