Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We are hiring for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to work in our Technology team.

In this role, you’ll be in charge of running and maintaining our existing cloud infrastructure and various applications, working on new product development, and ensuring we stick to security and compliance best practices.

You’ll be working primarily in AWS and some ancillary logging and monitoring platforms, as well as with various internal tools and platforms. This would be a great role for an experienced engineer looking for a step up to solution design and architecture, with opportunities to lead on major projects and help deliver big impact.

About the role

You’re a fit for the role of Cloud Infrastructure Engineer if you have experience in:

• Architecting and engineering cloud infrastructure within AWS to support both existing services and greenfield projects.
• Maintaining and optimizing cloud assets to ensure high performance and cost efficiency.
• Participating in a team responsible for the upkeep of a diverse suite of applications, including SaaS, PaaS, and in-house developed solutions.
• Supporting the Head of Technology with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture and processes.
• Responding promptly to urgent technical incidents, including providing out-of-hours support as needed.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Preparing for and contributing to cybersecurity audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards and practices.

About you

You’re a fit for the role of Cloud Infrastructure Engineer if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Professional certifications in AWS Cloud Services (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) or equivalent years of experience working in a AWS engineering role (3-4 years).
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS environments.
• Strong background in cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation with languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience preparing for audits.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during incident response.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to project management.
• Willingness to be on-call and respond to emergency situations as required.

What’s in it for you?

Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.

Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.

Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.

Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.

Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About the Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.

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