Tech Leader for Scalable Cloud Solutions

About Inspire Brands:

We're a leading company disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies.

The technology hub will lead innovation and product development for our organization and its distinct brands. It focuses on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate our business strategy.

We host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

Senior Cloud Engineer

This role requires hands-on work on public cloud platforms leveraging PaaS services and marketplace services. You'll play a key role in the configuration, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of platform components, which include (but not limited to) networking, VMs, API management services, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, Kubernetes clusters etc.

You'll be expected to write code that bridges the gap between application and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and test the system so it runs effectively and smoothly. He/She will develop and run diagnostics tests to verify the correct design of the platform, which usually means writing code for diagnostics so the testing of the platform takes place automatically.

Collaboration and operation in parallel with DevOps Engineers and Application Engineers are also required. Mentoring and training other team members is an expectation from this role.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize software that manages and monitors networks, systems, and applications to guarantee performance to cloud software environments and orchestrate automated provisioning of resources.
• Build, manage, and integrate software to automate and secure public cloud environments.
• Develop solutions that can support large capacity and scale reliably, in a 24/7 environment.
• Provide hands-on development/support to implement solutions and troubleshoot platform-related incidents and problems.
• Collaborate with Information Security operational teams to support monitoring capabilities.
• Drive the delivery of scalable & secure network resources using deep technical knowledge.
• Participate and contribute in design/architecture related discussions, meetings, and workshops and provide feedback to improve our services and quality of the platform.
• Work with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure Services, and Application Development teams to choose appropriate technology solutions and facilitate complete integration into the Cloud environments.
• Maintain knowledge of Public and Private Cloud related topics, including emerging technologies, Market Place services, industry best practices, and regulatory/compliance related concerns.
• Provide training, assistance, and guidance to other team members as and when needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years minimum experience in Enterprise IT Environments with at least 4 years of solid hands-on experience one or more of the following: Azure
• Strong Kubernetes knowledge and hands-on working experience
• Strong IAC Code Experience (Terraform or Pulumi)
• Strong Experience in Python or Golang
• Hands-on experience with implementing Cloud marketplace services and technologies
• Knowledge of networking and internet protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and distributed networks.
• Technical Expertise with Microsoft Azure including foundational services such as Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Virtual Machines, Storage, Load Balancer, Azure Active Directory, App Service, Azure Database, AKS, etc.
• Deployment and administration of Cloud monitoring services and tools
• Broad experience in developing cloud migration and automation solutions in Azure.
• Experience working with GITLAB or similar tools
• Knowledge and familiarity with adjacent technology areas including Network, Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal skills needed to present within the business and across all mediums
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation packages and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

We're committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.