Lead Cloud Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain production-grade multi-tenant API services.
  Manage and orchestrate background tasks using databases and queues (e.g., SQS, RabbitMQ).
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform for scalable and repeatable deployments.
• Utilize AWS services, including VPCs, Autoscaling Groups, Load Balancers, AWS Secrets Manager, RDS, S3, and EC2 instances, to build robust cloud solutions.
• Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and scaling.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated deployments.
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Design and implement security controls to meet FISMA-High requirements.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with FISMA-High standards.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of documentation related to security policies, procedures, and practices.
• Implement and manage encryption mechanisms for data in transit and at rest.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience in building and maintaining production-grade multi-tenant API services.
• Expertise in the management and orchestration of background tasks using databases and queues (e.g., SQS, RabbitMQ).
• Extensive experience with Terraform in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, including VPCs, Autoscaling Groups, Load Balancers, AWS Secrets Manager, RDS, S3, EC2 instances, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in the use of AMI and containerization for on-demand jobs.
• Expert in software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and project management tools.
• Exemplary leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to effectively communicate with international clients.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities for complex engagement issues.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Able to work  on-site in district 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Nice-to-Have Experiences

• Experience in cloud-agnostic architecture.
• Familiarity with authentication systems/services with token creation and management.
• Experience managing multi-tenant storage systems with S3 or equivalent backend.
• Knowledge of cost-attribution for multi-tenant systems.
• Skills in orchestrating and deploying on-demand EC2 instances and LXC containers.
• Experience with VM Images (Packer).
• System health monitoring with restorative actions.
• Development and implementation of robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI, Thrift, or gRPC.
• Experience with security groups, secrets manager, KMS, token creation, and management.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP.
• Practice of test-driven development (TDD).
• Azure experience.

Lifelong Skills

• Inquisitive Mindset: Demonstrates a deep-rooted curiosity, constantly seeking to understand project details and underlying principles, indicative of a continuous learning approach.
• Clarity and Insight: Actively seeks clarity and understanding of project requirements to ensure accurate and effective implementation.
• Depth of Perception: Has talent for looking beyond initial requests, intuitively grasping and addressing the core needs and objectives underlying a project.
• Implementation Insight: Skilled in outlining and describing the phases of project implementation, breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps.
• Articulate Communication: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at effectively tailoring messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, contextual relevance, and empathy.