Staff/Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (IC)
Ready to move beyond managing servers and start architecting a global SaaS ecosystem? Step into a role where you aren't just an engineer—you’re the principal authority on cloud strategy.The \"Why\" Behind This RoleOur client is a leader in mission-critical financial technology, and they are looking for a visionary Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to own their platform's destiny.Autonomy with Impact: You won’t be stuck in tickets; you’ll be defining the multi-quarter roadmap that influences the entire engineering organization.Architect at Scale: Lead the charge on a sophisticated multi-cloud environment (Azure primary, AWS secondary) supporting high-stakes SaaS operations.Culture of Excellence: Join an environment that values production-quality code, high-level mentorship, and a \"security-first\" philosophy where your voice directly shapes the tech stack.How You’ll Drive SuccessIn this role, you’ll focus on high-impact outcomes rather than just maintaining the status quo:Architect the Blueprint: Define and deploy reusable infrastructure patterns and Terraform modules that allow engineering teams to ship reliably at lightning speed.Empower the Organization: Act as the principal authority on platform architecture, serving as the go-to decision-maker for cloud patterns and engineering standards.Ship Production Code: Build and maintain internal platform tooling using Python, Go, or PowerShell—you’re a builder who treats infrastructure as a first-class software product.Master the Unit Economics: Lead FinOps practices to optimize cloud spend, ensuring high performance is balanced with surgical cost efficiency.Secure the Perimeter: Own the security posture and compliance (SOC 2/PCI) of the cloud platform through advanced IAM design and threat modeling.Elevate the Team: Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, raising the technical \"ceiling\" for the entire department and shaping the future of the infrastructure team.What You BringWe are looking for a heavy-hitter who thrives in high-autonomy environments:8+ Years of Infrastructure Mastery: You’ve designed and operated large-scale distributed systems, with at least 4 years as a technical lead.Azure & Terraform Expertise: You are a pro at advanced Terraform module development and managing multi-environment patterns at scale.Automation-First Mindset: Proficient in building production-quality automation using Python, Go, or PowerShell.Container Fluency: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production settings.Strategic Influence: The ability to translate complex technical risks into clear investment rationale for VP and Director-level stakeholders.Global Mindset: Comfortable with occasional international travel to collaborate with our client's talented global teams.Ready to define the next generation of FinTech infrastructure?