Senior Cloud Engineer

We are hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer on behalf of our client – a fast-paced, innovation-driven company based in New York with a startup mindset. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week on-site in NYC. This is not a managerial role, but we are looking for a highly capable, self-motivated individual who can independently prioritize, execute, and deliver results. The ideal candidate is reliable, calm under pressure, mindful, demonstrate urgency, and be available in emergency situations (24/7) Responsibilities Own and manage CI/CD processes with Azure DevOps: Setup, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows and pipelines. Work fluently in AWS: Confident in managing and optimizing AWS services, with a particular focus on Lambda cost-efficiency and strategic use of newer features. Ensure observability and operational excellence: Use Datadog to set up monitoring, alerting, and performance dashboards. Proactively identify and escalate critical issues and their impact – even up to the CEO level. Collaborate across teams with a startup-level understanding of urgency, autonomy, and accountability. Uphold high standards of system reliability, security, and performance. Key Requirements: 5 to 10 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles. Proven success in startup or fast-paced environments. Strong hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps, AWS (especially Lambda), and Datadog. Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling and platform performance optimization. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. Willingness to participate in a multi-round interview process. If you’re a self-sufficient Platform Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in building high-performance, reliable systems, we’d love to connect with you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with the technologies listed in the job description? Are you open and available to work onsite at least three days per week? Work Location: On the road