Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
CodeRound AI
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Job Description
Overview: Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
CodeRound AI is seeking a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for one of their VC-backed client companies, which has successfully raised $7M USD in funding. This role is crucial for owning and scaling the cloud platform that powers high-availability, production-grade applications. You will be at the forefront of infrastructure architecture, container orchestration, and DevOps practices, collaborating closely with Engineering, Security, and Product teams. This position is perfect for engineers passionate about building resilient systems, leading strategic infrastructure decisions, and empowering engineering teams to achieve faster and safer deployments.
CodeRound AI specializes in connecting top-tier tech talent with fast-growing, VC-funded AI startups across Silicon Valley and India. Their clients include leading product startups in the US, UK, EU, UAE, and India.
What You’ll Do
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Design, deploy, and manage production-grade cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP/Azure.
- Own and scale Kubernetes clusters for high-traffic, mission-critical services.
- Build and maintain containerized workloads using Docker.
CI/CD & Automation
- Architect and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated deployments.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
- Drive automation across build, test, and deployment workflows.
Reliability, Security & Observability
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across environments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using modern observability tools.
- Lead cloud security best practices including IAM, secrets management, and network policies.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor infrastructure and DevOps engineers.
- Partner with application teams to improve deployment workflows and platform reliability.
- Own incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You’re a Great Fit If You
- Have 6+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
- Have extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production.
- Have built and managed CI/CD pipelines at scale.
- Are proficient with Terraform or other IaC tools.
- Have experience operating cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Understand system reliability, scalability, and security best practices.
- Have led or mentored engineers in fast-paced environments.
- Take strong ownership of infrastructure and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Architect and scale critical cloud infrastructure from the ground up.
- Work on complex reliability and scalability challenges.
- Collaborate with senior engineering and product leadership.
- High ownership and autonomy in a fast-growing startup.
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership impact.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Terraform
- AWS/GCP/Azure
- DevOps
- Platform Engineering
- System Reliability
- Cloud Security
How to Get Hired at CodeRound AI
- Research CodeRound AI's clients: Study the types of VC-backed AI startups CodeRound AI partners with, their tech stacks, and product philosophies to tailor your application.
- Highlight Infrastructure expertise: Customize your resume to showcase extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, IaC (Terraform), and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) relevant for a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role.
- Quantify impact on reliability: Provide specific examples in your application and interviews demonstrating how you've scaled systems, improved CI/CD, and enhanced security in production environments.
- Demonstrate leadership: Be ready to discuss your experience leading infrastructure initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional collaboration on platform reliability.
- Prepare for technical depth: Expect in-depth technical discussions on cloud architecture, container orchestration, and security best practices, showcasing your strategic and hands-on capabilities.
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