Essential Job Functions

• Regularly check cloud services for performance issues and recency and optimize as needed. Configure and manage user permissions and roles to ensure secure access to cloud resources. Develop and maintain backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. Maintain detailed records of system configurations and changes for compliance and troubleshooting. - (25%)

• Write and maintain scripts for automated deployment processes. Ensure automated tests are part of the CI/CD pipeline to catch issues early. Track deployment progress and resolve any issues that arise during the process. Work closely with developers to ensure smooth integration of new code into production. Continuously improve deployment processes to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. - (25%)

• Set up and configure tools to monitor cloud infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards for real-time monitoring and set up alerts for critical issues. Regularly review monitoring data to identify trends and potential issues. Provide regular reports on system performance and health to stakeholders. Continuously improve monitoring solutions to cover new services and technologies. - (20%)

• Organize meetings to gather requirements from various teams for cloud projects. Ensure alignment between development, network, and security teams on cloud initiatives. Mediate and resolve any conflicts or discrepancies in requirements or priorities. Keep detailed records of discussions and decisions made during meetings. Ensure that all agreed-upon actions are completed in a timely manner. - (15%)

• Regularly review resource usage to identify areas for optimization. Predict future resource requirements based on current trends and business growth. Create plans for scaling resources up or down based on demand. Ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to avoid waste and reduce costs. Continuously review and adjust capacity plans to reflect changes in business needs or technology. - (15%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience

• At least 1 platform specific certification (AWS, Azure, GCP, DevSecOps, Apache Kafka).

• 2+ years of relevant experience working across areas of the Platform engineering.

• 2+ years of experience of cloud services and understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud engineering experience, particularly in designing and implementing cloud platform solutions.

• 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka in highly regulated, mission-critical environments (preferably finance or banking).

• Strong understanding of Kafka internals and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python for building Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processors.

• Experience with Kafka Connect, Schema Registry (Avro), and Kafka Streams.

• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with securing Kafka using Kerberos, SSL, ACLs, and integration with IAM systems.

• Solid understanding of financial transaction systems, messaging standards, and data privacy regulations (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR).

Skills

• Programming Languages

• Cloud Services Management

• CI/CD

• Configuration Management (CM)

• Infrastructure As Code (IaC)

• DevSecOps

• Monitoring Solutions

• IT Capacity Planning

• Security Management

• Technical Communication

• Cloud Deployment

Reports To: Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Physical and Mental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing

• Communicate/Talking

• Typing/Writing

• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment