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Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Fortive is a global provider of essential technologies for connected workflow solutions, operating across intelligent operating solutions, precision technologies, and advanced healthcare solutions.

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Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to lead the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of Intelex’s cloud platform. This role serves as the technical leader within Cloud Operations, responsible for translating architectural designs into scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will partner closely with the Architecture team while owning the practical execution, operability, and optimization of the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of cloud platform designs across infrastructure, networking, security, automation, and observability
  • Partner with the Architecture team to review proposed designs, provide implementation and operability feedback
  • Translate architectural direction into production‑ready solutions with focus on reliability & resilience, performance & scalability, and cost efficiency
  • Collaborate with CloudOps and Engineering teams on roadmap execution and platform improvements
  • Drive infrastructure as code and CI/CD automation through standardized Terraform modules, pipelines, and platform tooling to improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as the technical escalation point for complex cloud and platform issues

Key Requirements:

  • 8+ years in CloudOps, DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering roles supporting production SaaS environments
  • Deep hands-on expertise with AWS (primary) and Azure
  • Strong experience implementing networking (VPCs, routing, firewalls, VPNs), storage (EBS, S3, FSx, etc.), compute and container platforms (ECS, EKS)
  • Advanced Terraform expertise, including module design and governance
  • Strong CI/CD and automation experience (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy)
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, New Relic, Azure Monitor)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex production environments
  • Experience supporting enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification, preferably Professional

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

8 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Cloud Platform EngineeringDevOps EngineeringCloud OperationsSite Reliability EngineeringSystems EngineeringLead Platform EngineerPlatform Engineering LeadLead Platform EngineeringCloud Platform Engineering ManagerCloud Infrastructure Lead

Skills

AWSAzureTerraformGitHub ActionsJenkinsOctopus DeployPythonBASHPowerShellCloudwatchNew Relicazure monitorECSEKSInfrastructure as CodeEBSVPCGitHubSQL

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About Fortive

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At Fortive, we are a global team of more than 18,000 professionals united by a powerful shared purpose: creating essential technology that accelerates progress in the world. We were founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Danaher, launching as a Fortune 500 startup with a rich heritage of innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our work is centered on solving critical challenges in high-impact fields, from ensuring the safety of medical devices and protecting against radiation exposure in hospitals to improving energy efficiency in buildings and preventing system failures before they happen. We are driven to make a difference for frontline workers, scientists, and patients across the globe, delivering high-tech solutions with a high-touch human impact.

Our culture is the unifying force that connects our diverse teams across approximately 50 countries. It's built on the foundation of the Fortive Business System (FBS), our shared mindset and proven toolset for driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. We believe in the power of working together to solve problems that no one could tackle alone. This collaborative spirit means we embrace different skills, backgrounds, and voices to make our work better. We encourage our team members to be ambitious, to think boldly, and to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We foster a learning organization at heart, offering thousands of digital courses and countless opportunities for professional development. Whether it's through collaborative problem-solving events or our commitment to integrity and compliance, we strive to create an environment where our people can learn, grow, and build a career with lasting impact.

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Disability Insurance

Plans to safeguard employee income in case of disability.

Company Events

Organizes Fortive Day of Caring team events to support local communities.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers wellness programs and resources to support a healthy and happy lifestyle.

401(k) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with a company match to help employees' balances grow faster.

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Fortive

Company size

5000+ employees

Founded in

2016

Chief executive officer

Olumide Soroye

Markets

Industrial TechnologyHealthcare TechnologyMedical Device SafetyRadiation ProtectionEnergy EfficiencyPredictive MaintenanceOperational ExcellenceWorkplace SafetyEngineering SolutionsGlobal Manufacturing

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United States
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