The Senior Cloud Engineer oversees cloud platforms, optimizing costs, deploying software, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high availability.
Why join Nextech?
We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.
We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.
If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact talent@nextech.com.
Job Summary
The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for servicing our software delivery platforms using Microsoft Azure technologies.
All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
Essential Functions
- Essential Functions: In addition to working in accordance with appropriate conduct and behavioral standards, specific responsibilities of this role include:
- Script implementations and configurations.
- Monitor, create alerts and report on the environment.
- Optimize the cost and spend of the Azure environment.
- Perform server patching and performance optimization routines.
- Participate in new software deployment strategy and delivery.
- Lead or assist with multi-regional software distribution.
- Ensure a highly available and highly recoverable application platform.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
- Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business need.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience with hands-on Public Cloud (IaaS) and Software as a Service environment.
- 5 years of Azure or AWS experience.
- .NET Framework & .NET Core application experience.
- Working familiarity with software lifecycle solutions (Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Services)
- Scripting skills (PowerShell, python, ruby, Perl, etc.)
- Multi-Tenant with a centralized management/administration mindset.
- Thorough understanding of Azure Active Directory concepts, features, and limitations.
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server management and performance techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP – must be able to discuss OSI concepts at length.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IT security concepts – must be able to discuss encryption in transit and at rest for all modern protocols and specifications.
- Experience with Infrastructure, Network, and Application Security best-practices, including the secure transport and storage of sensitive/private data.
- Systems Operations/Management
Working Environment/Physical Demands
- Hybrid or remote work environment
- Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
- Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor.
Total Rewards
- Generous annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
- 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Volunteer Time Off
- Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account
- 100% Company-Paid Parental leave
- 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
- Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
- Pet Insurance options
Top Skills
.Net Core
.Net Framework
Azure Devops
Azure
Microsoft Sql Server
Perl
Powershell
Python
Ruby
Tcp/Ip
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