Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Ptrglobal
Richmond, VA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA/ Richmond, VA - Hybrid
Duration: 07+ Months Contract with Extension
Job id – 181043
What You’ll Do:
Lead the adoption and responsible use of emerging AI and automation capabilities to improve the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of cloud platforms and engineering workflows
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
Utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, and Node.js, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of cloud provider tools and services
Provide technical leadership and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute to efforts that ensure well-managed cloud solutions
Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a ‘you build it, you own it’ environment
Integrate risk awareness into daily work, proactively considering potential issues related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (OBL, SOX), audits, and change management.
Lead the technical strategy for a portfolio of cloud initiatives and mentor a team of developers building scalable cloud platforms that support the company’s regulatory needs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
At least 5 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 2 years of experience in cloud engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of experience coding with at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
3+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
3+ years of experience in CI/CD orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Crossplane), and Automated Governance using Policy-as-Code DSLs (e.g. OPA)
One or more active certifications related to cloud infrastructure management or security
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native patterns (e.g., Kubernetes, Serverless)
Experience designing and supporting cloud networking, security and identity integrations
Experience troubleshooting and supporting production cloud environments
Experience leveraging AI-driven tooling to automate cloud operations, improve platform reliability, or optimize infrastructure performance and cost
Experience driving cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com
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Pay Range: $70- $80
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