Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

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Job Application deadline:  03/18/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team in Beaverton, Oregon; Denver, Colorado;  or remotely.

Candidate profile

The Cloud Platform Engineering team is responsible for the development and maintenance of our critical cloud infrastructure, including:

• AWS Landing Zone with AWS Control Tower and modern network constructs
• Serverless and Kubernetes-based managed compute platforms
• Self-service AWS Service Catalog product offerings
• FinOps and security automation

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving the evolution of our technology infrastructure. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing advanced cloud solutions using your deep technical expertise and strong collaboration skills.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement innovative and secure AWS cloud solutions leveraging automation and self-service capabilities.
• Lead the development and refinement of our Serverless and Kubernetes-based managed compute platforms.
• Champion FinOps best practices and implement effective cost management strategies.
• Collaborate with Security and GRC teams to design and implement industry-leading security automation.
• Document solutions, architectural patterns, and best practices for AWS and Kubernetes.
• Partner with the software engineering organization to build a robust Service Catalog portfolio of infrastructure patterns.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related IT field.
• 5-7+ years of experience maintaining production environments on AWS at peak performance.
• 3+ years of experience managing production Kubernetes infrastructure, ideally with cloud solutions like EKS.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines (experience with GitHub/GitHub Actions and ArgoCD preferred).
• Strong knowledge of a broad range of AWS services (EKS, S3, Lambda, EC2, Route 53, VPC & networking).
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design and implementation choices.
• Experience with open-source technologies and tools relevant to cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices, including security protocols and standards.
• Strong team player, able to communicate and work equally well with your peers as well as non-technical personnel.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $160,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

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