About Us

Join the team at OpenDrives, a rapidly growing data services company that is dedicated to solving complex technology problems with innovative yet practical solutions. Our customers range from Hollywood blockbusters, to medical imaging specialists, to academia, and everything in between.Our company's core values are summed up in the word OPEN, which stands for open-mindedness, persistence, effectiveness, and nimbleness. We are looking for empathetic, self-starting professionals who are passionate about exceeding customer expectations and who thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. If you're a curious listener, with a commitment to excellence, and want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world data management challenges, we invite you to apply to join our team today.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with Engineering, Product and Customer Experience teams to develop, maintain, and support OpenDrives cloud infrastructure. You will play a critical role in contributing tools, processes, and documentation to enhance our cloud infrastructure, and assist in the design and implementation of OpenDrives cloud solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop tools for deploying cloud instances of OpenDrives software
• Develop and assure compliance to security best practices in cloud environments
• Assist in the design and implementation of cloud-native and cloud-hybrid software systems
• Troubleshoot and debug issues stemming from cloud infrastructure
• Perform cost and efficiency analysis of cloud solutions
• Work with customer support teams to help resolve user experience issues for OpenDrives cloud customers

Competencies and Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Proficiency in computer scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code methodologies like Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible
• Proficiency in cloud security and monitoring best practices
• Experience with application orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, Rancher or Docker Swarm
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills for technical audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to audiences varying in expertise and authority
• Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflict and maintain adaptability
• Excellent time and project management skills

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of related experience and/or training, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or higher preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in configuring and managing environments in at least one cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience writing IAAC, Terraform and Cloudformation preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with containerized application deployment strategies and tools, Kubernetes preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

We have some awesome perks if you want to work with us.

• Incredible vacation policy and flexible schedule
• Great health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer and Employee Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Options
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Options for hybrid remote/office work, or full remote
• Cell Phone and Internet Allowance
• A culture of empathy and empowerment

Pay Scale Disclaimer

The hiring base salary range for this role is an a$125,000.00- $165,000.00 USD annually.

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. OpenDrives takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.