Public Cloud Engineer

Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a Public Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Services team. In this role you will be instrumental in recommending, designing, implementing and maintaining the following: Public Cloud, server and serverless infrastructure (Windows, Linux, GKE/Kubernetes, and GCP IaaS/PaaS/SaaS technologies), infrastructure monitoring/management solutions including DataDog, and Disaster Recovery/High Availability solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the management of AWS/Azure/Google third-party Cloud infrastructures and technologies
• Test, plan, implement, manage, and maintain a complex hybrid infrastructure to support the Applied Cloud environment
• Construct and maintain documented standards for implementing and configuring Applied Cloud infrastructure
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule
• Ability to work after hours and weekends when required and/or necessary
• Define and implement best practices to support disaster recovery of the Applied Cloud infrastructure
• Develop and document workflows/procedures used by all Cloud Services staff when assisting customers
• Create and maintain accurate and reusable implementation, testing and any other related IT documentation used for change or configuration process management
• Manage and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in GCP, AWS, and Azure using IaaS models
• Work with vendors and other third-party teams to evaluate their products and services.
• Identify, communicate, and help to implement improvements in the work process for customers and peers
• Stays abreast of changes in Applied Systems’ software, technology, and the industry
• Utilize CDKTF, Terraform, HCL, and Typescript code to write/code for IaC, terraform modules, and enhance functionality utilizing a CI/CD pipeline as requested
• Check code, scripts, modules, etc. into GitLab and maintain as required
• Create, deploy, and approve IaC/Application GitLab merge requests as required
• Participate in team meetings and maintain open and continuous communication with your peers and leadership on your areas of responsibility
• Provide mentoring to the Cloud Engineering and System Operations teams
• Manage a Cloud Services project with minimal supervision for internal and external stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate manager or management team.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• 5+ years directly related work experience and/or an equivalent combination
• Terraform scripting, AWS or GCP public cloud platform experience
• Ability to design and implement solutions that include GCP, GKE, GCS using Python/CDKTF  and restful API’s
• Ability to program in Python as scalable and maintainable code
• Strong foundation in server, storage, and performance monitoring and troubleshooting
• Understanding of core IT system technologies and Cloud platforms
• The ability to handle many high priority and complex task/projects simultaneously
• The ability to work with deadlines and complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to make accurate decisions based on past knowledge and experience, technical problem solving as well as all defined policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and keen attention to detail
• The ability to analyze and to prioritize complex situations and risks
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree plus some specialized training
• We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

Additionally, you may have:

• CDKTF, Python
• Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL experience
• Hashicorp Vault, DataDog, HCL coding, Terraform coding, PowerShell scripting, GitLab source repository experience, DataDog monitoring, Helm charts, GCP GLB with Cloud Armor, Networking, SSL/TLS/Cipher/Certificates, and Bash scripting
• Automation first mindset highly desired
• Certifications and/or Licenses (Desired): GCP Professional Certifications

What You’ll Gain

Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

What We Value

Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.

Who We Are

Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest agency and brokerage management systems provider, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people worldwide to safeguard and protect what matters most.

For 40 years, Applied Systems has led an industry we helped to create with a mission to continuously improve the business of insurance. From partnerships, acquisitions, and insurance innovation initiatives, Applied has focused on efforts to be the indispensable partner in our industry.

It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

EEO Statement 

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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