Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Sixth Street, you will be tasked with designing and implementing reference architectures using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), managing Infrastructure as Code with tools like HashiCorp Terraform, and writing IAM policies. Your role will also involve developing CI/CD workflows through GitHub Actions, deploying Cloud Custodian policies, and troubleshooting various software and networking issues on a variety of platforms.

To be considered for the Senior Cloud Platform Engineer position at Sixth Street, candidates should have significant experience in cloud environments like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Strong coding skills in languages such as Python and JavaScript are beneficial, along with a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles and security best practices. Certifications in cloud technologies can enhance your application, but practical experience and a proactive attitude are equally valuable.

At Sixth Street, teamwork is key. As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, you'll facilitate collaboration by documenting processes, sharing insights, and working closely with other engineers and developers to implement solutions. Your ability to articulate ideas clearly and support your teammates will ensure that everyone moves forward together, effectively addressing challenges and delivering results.

A Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Sixth Street should be well-versed in a range of technologies, including AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), Azure Blueprints, GCP Deployment Manager, and HashiCorp Terraform. Additionally, familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, security practices outlined by OWASP, and general networking and server software on both Windows and Unix systems is crucial for success in this role.

The company culture at Sixth Street is characterized by collaboration, integrity, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the status quo, ask ‘Why?’ and contribute to innovative solutions. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our operations, making it an inclusive environment where your ideas can flourish.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific projects you've worked on, focusing on your role in architecting, deploying or managing cloud solutions. Be sure to mention any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your approach to Infrastructure as Code, outlining your experience with tools like Terraform or AWS CDK. Emphasize the importance of version control and automation, and provide examples of how you've used these methodologies to streamline deployment and enhance security.

Explain your understanding of security frameworks and best practices, such as those from OWASP. Share specific examples of how you've implemented security measures within your cloud architecture, like IAM policies or data encryption, and discuss how you educate your team on these practices.

Share detailed examples of a specific situation where you encountered a challenging issue. Describe your troubleshooting methodology, the tools you used, and the ultimate resolution, emphasizing your technical expertise and ability to work under pressure.

Illustrate your experience with CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions. Discuss how you set up pipelines and automated the deployment process in your previous roles. Provide insights into the benefits these tools brought to your workflow and how they improved overall efficiency.

Share your strategies for keeping abreast of cloud technology trends. Mention relevant publications, online courses, or meetups you participate in. Highlight how you utilize this knowledge to improve your work and contribute to your team's success.

Discuss your experience with delegation, including specific instances where you assigned tasks to team members. Emphasize the importance of trusting your team and how effective delegation can lead to better project outcomes and team growth.

List the programming languages you are proficient in, such as Python or JavaScript. Provide examples of how you've used these languages in your projects, highlighting any significant contributions to cloud solutions or automation tasks.

Discuss the critical role of documentation in ensuring team alignment and knowledge sharing. Provide examples of how effective documentation has helped in the projects you’ve worked on and how you’ve contributed to creating or improving documentation systems.

Share a concrete example of a cloud project you led or contributed significantly to. Focus on the objectives, your specific role, the technologies used, and the project outcome, illustrating your technical skills and ability to deliver results.