Distributed Database Cloud Engineering Consultant

DescriptionWe’re seeking a Cloud Engineer to join a Distributed Database Platform team within the financial services industry. This team is composed of highly experienced engineers, and we’re intentionally looking for someone with solid, hands-on experience (6+ years) who can bring fresh energy and balance to the group.You’ll work on cloud‑native, non‑relational database platforms that support highly available, resilient systems. The environment emphasizes automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and collaborative problem‑solving. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys modern cloud engineering without needing to be the most senior voice in the room.Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $65 - $70 / hr. w2ResponsibilitiesDeploy, scale, and operate NoSQL / non‑relational databases in public cloud environmentsBuild and maintain automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and artifact repositoriesImplement and manage Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, OpenTofu, ARM templates, or CloudFormationAutomate administrative and operational tasks using Python and scripting (shell, Groovy, or similar)Configure monitoring, alerting, and observability to support highly available platformsTriage and resolve production issues, participating in root cause analysis and outage resolutionCollaborate closely with platform, application, and infrastructure teams in an open, transparent engineering cultureExperience Requirements6+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure automationBackground supporting production systems in cloud environmentsMust‑Have SkillHands‑on experience using Markdown languages (Markdown, CommonMark, GitHub‑Flavored Markdown) within VS Code or modern IDEs to support automation, configuration artifacts, and streamlined developer workflowsTop Technical SkillsExperience working with NoSQL databasesJenkins‑based automationPython scriptingCloudFormation or equivalent IaC toolingStrong Linux/Unix fundamentalsPublic cloud experience (AWS and/or Azure)Bonus / Nice‑to‑Have SkillsPublic cloud certifications (AWS or Azure)Experience deploying or supporting Kubernetes in the cloudExposure to AI agents or workflow orchestration integrated with cloud‑native servicesEducation RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)