[Remote] Senior Cloud Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sparq is a modern product engineering partner that helps organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. The Senior Cloud Engineer will design and maintain cloud solutions, enforce governance standards, and leverage AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions across both AWS and Azure environments
• Build and execute configuration policies using policy-as-code, scripting, and automation to promote secure and consistent cloud operations
• Establish and enforce cloud governance standards for access controls, approved regions and instance types, resource usage, and configuration compliance
• Configure logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to improve visibility and identify security or compliance risks
• Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
• Use tools such as AWS Config and Azure Policy to assess cloud resources, detect configuration drift, and support remediation efforts
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and development teams to embed governance requirements into cloud deployment processes
• Investigate policy violations and misconfigured resources, determine root causes, and implement scalable corrective actions
• Continuously evaluate cloud environments and recommend improvements to security, resource management, automation, and operational efficiency

Skills

• Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
• Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
• Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
• Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
• Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
• Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
• Full understanding of the software development life cycle
• Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague

Benefits

• Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
• Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Robust benefits package
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Substantial PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities

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