Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications that enhance the educational experience for students and faculty.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features while ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Lead the architecture and development of scalable cloud solutions and ensure they meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor and optimize application performance in a live environment, ensuring reliability and uptime.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of issues within the application ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Application Engineer or similar role, with a strong understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, along with experience in microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education or understanding of its unique challenges is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Flexible work hours and the possibility of remote work to promote work-life balance.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the higher education sector, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.