Senior Cloud Developer

JOB TITLE: Senior Cloud Developer

DEPARTMENT: Cloud Engineering / DevSecOps

REPORTS TO: ProjectDirector

PURPOSE:
To design, build, and enhance frameworks for security-as-code across a multi-cloud infrastructure, leveraging modern DevOps tools and methodologies. This senior-level position focuses on hands-on development of security automation solutions, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to enforce cloud security at scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and implement DevOps frameworks utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to enable security-as-code across multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).

• Develop detective and corrective security controls for cloud environments.

• Design and build APIs and microservices to automate security functions and reusable components.

• Standardize and automate cloud security operations and processes.

• Analyze deployment pipelines to identify and remediate security gaps.

• Develop and integrate reusable IaC scanning solutions with internal systems.

• Convert security controls into programmatic enforcement within DevOps workflows.

• Research cloud services to identify relevant event patterns and develop corresponding event-driven security controls.

• Create standardized IaC templates for repeatable, secure cloud deployments.

• Work closely with internal teams to adopt and implement security automation solutions.

• Maintain a “security-first” mindset throughout the development lifecycle.

• Stay updated with new technologies and foster a culture of continuous learning and cross-training within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, ideally with a strong Unix/systems background.

• At least 7 years of hands-on software development experience, with a focus on Python and cloud-native technologies.

• 5+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficiency with cloud APIs and SDKs, particularly in Python.

• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.

• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, IaC practices, and security automation.

• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, secure cloud solutions.

• Self-motivated and collaborative, with strong initiative and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI) are a strong plus.