Senior Cloud Engineer

$136000 - $170000

Senior Cloud Engineer Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Domain: Cloud Engineering & Operations Overview This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in Pleasanton, California, focused on building and scaling modern cloud infrastructure within a high-growth SaaS environment. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and advanced DevOps tools to support and optimize critical systems that power enterprise-level applications. Why This Role Stands Out This position offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking technology environment that prioritizes innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence. You’ll play a key role in scaling cloud-native systems while collaborating with a team of skilled engineers in a fast-moving, agile setting. The role emphasizes growth, hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful technical initiatives. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, building resilient infrastructure, and continuously expanding their technical skillset. Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, or operating cloud-native applications using Kubernetes and Docker

• Strong proficiency in Linux or Windows system administration

• Experience with shell scripting and automation tools

• Proven experience running Docker in production environments

• Solid understanding of web technologies such as HTTP/S, HTML, JavaScript, XML, and CSS

• Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., C#, PowerShell, Java, Go, Ruby, ASP.NET, or similar)

• Experience working with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)

• Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud-first architectures

• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Kubernetes environments outside of public cloud (e.g., on-prem or hybrid setups)

• Experience working with or contributing to open-source technologies

• Familiarity with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code

• Understanding of networking fundamentals and distributed computing concepts

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to deliver solutions end-to-end

• Passion for learning new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Be Doing Core Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain scalable infrastructure across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)

• Install, configure, and maintain databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies

• Support and optimize DevOps toolchains including Jenkins, Artifactory, Consul, and similar tools

• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads

• Deploy and maintain open-source technologies such as Docker, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, and Fluentd

• Develop monitoring solutions to ensure system performance and reliability

• Diagnose and resolve production issues to maintain uptime and system health

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to promote cloud-native best practices

• Lead smaller technical initiatives and contribute to larger infrastructure projects

• Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Linux-based environments (Ubuntu, containers, Kubernetes)

• 30% Cloud platform operations (AWS, Azure, GCP services and integrations)

Daily Responsibilities

• 65% Hands-on engineering and system operations

• 15% Project leadership and technical ownership

• 20% Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid time off (vacation and holidays)

• Equity or stock options (where applicable)

• Access to learning and professional development resources

Additional Information This organization supports a hybrid work model designed to balance in-person collaboration and remote productivity. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, innovation, and continuous professional growth.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.