Senior Cloud Engineer (Remote) at Astra Capital Group LLC

Astra Capital Group LLC is a USA-registered company dedicated to offering high-quality technical services to startups and established businesses. We specialize in providing innovative and scalable solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on driving growth and efficiency, our services are available at a competitive monthly price, making them accessible to companies of all sizes. Whether you are looking to enhance your technology infrastructure, streamline operations, or leverage cutting-edge solutions, Astra Capital Group is committed to delivering exceptional value and results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abia & Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our remote team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based systems.
• You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to build cloud architectures that support our business needs while optimizing for performance and cost.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to support scalable and secure applications.
• Configure and optimize cloud resources (compute, storage, networking) to meet performance and cost goals.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

Automation & CI/CD:

• Develop and manage automation workflows to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and management tasks.
• Monitor and optimize the automation of cloud deployment processes.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure that cloud infrastructure adheres to security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Implement identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security policies to protect cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud environments for security vulnerabilities and performance issues.

Monitoring & Optimization:

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure the health, performance, and reliability of cloud systems.
• Analyze and optimize cloud costs and usage patterns to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Perform regular system updates and patches, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Work closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other teams to ensure the cloud architecture aligns with development needs.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on cloud best practices and architecture.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to the evolution of cloud strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in cloud engineering or cloud infrastructure management.
• Expertise in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, storage, and security practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog).
• Knowledge of automation scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Proficiency with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with serverless computing frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of cloud-native application architectures, microservices, and APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies.

What We Offer

• Salary: N700,000 Monthly.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
• A fully remote and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility to balance work and life.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Cover Letter, and any relevant cloud project experience to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 31st December, 2024.