Cloud Engineer, Specialist

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer, Specialist to join a team responsible for building and supporting enterprise observability platforms. In this role, you will design and enhance scalable monitoring solutions across logs, metrics, and traces, enabling engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performing applications. You will combine cloud engineering and software development expertise to automate processes, improve platform capabilities, and drive best practices across the organization. You’ll also collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize cloud-native solutions hosted in AWS. Responsibilities: Design, build, and support cloud-based observability platforms, including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing systemsDevelop and enhance cloud-native applications using AWS services, including serverless technologies such as LambdaImplement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes-based orchestrationAutomate infrastructure and operational processes using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languagesPartner with engineering teams to onboard applications and promote observability best practicesManage and optimize SaaS and internally hosted platforms, including vendor coordination and performance tuningMonitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of cloud platformsDevelop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to ensure consistent, scalable deployments and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate development velocity while maintaining quality standardsEvaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve platform performance and efficiencyMentor junior team members and provide guidance on cloud architecture, containerization, and automationProvides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Troubleshoots software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or related rolesStrong experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures (required)Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration platforms such as ECS and/or Kubernetes (required)Experience with serverless architectures and modern cloud design patternsStrong programming and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languagesExperience with observability or monitoring platforms (logs, metrics, tracing) preferredHands-on Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practicesExperience with OpenTelemetry, observability architectures, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including alerting strategies, service health monitoring, and SLI/SLO-driven operations preferred.Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.