Cloud Engineer III

OverviewWhy GMF Technology?GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives. We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world. We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada – and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role:The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the translation of cloud strategy and architecture into a highly available and secure technical implementation, in accordance with best practices. The person in this role is also responsible for continuous monitoring and optimization of the cloud implementation for technical and cost efficiencies and continuous support of, and collaboration with, other teams and projects, particularly DevOps, platform and automation teams. The person in this role will champion the advancement of cloud adoption, develop, deploy & run cloud services and systems and be a leading voice of cloud strategy. The Cloud Engineer will adhere to DevSecOps principles and utilize advanced cloud capabilities to enable business strategy with a strict focus on quality that meets the demands of our business partners and customers. The person in this role must be a highly collaborative, creative and intellectually curious engineer who is passionate about forming and implementing cutting-edge cloud computing capabilities.Automate the provisioning of cloud environments through the concept of pipeline engineering using Terraform, Chef, Puppet and other toolsResearch, analyze, design, develop and support high-quality automation workflows in the cloud platform that are appropriate for business and technology strategiesWhile embedding with teams, strategize, consult, and prototype alongside other engineers to implement best practices and solutions for applications utilizing CI/CD and the cloudEvangelize Distributed Version Control and Trunk-Based Development practices, ATDD and TDD, Pipelines and Infrastructure and Release AutomationDrive proof of concepts and conduct technical feasibility studies for business requirementsRemain up-to-date on emerging technologies and architecture and propose ways to use them in current and upcoming projectsTroubleshoot production issues, engage appropriate parties, and drive through to resolutionManage processes of 3rd party data streams into the datacenter and cloudCollaborate with Architecture team(s) to advise on any needed enabling work and make decisions regarding sequencing to ensure optimal delivery of value for business customersEnsure high availability and 24x7 monitoringContinually improve operational processes and proceduresEducate and guide team members on Cloud standards Act as a SME for all Cloud technical hands-on questions, with an initial focus on Azure and Cloud Native, 12 Factor Software developmentLead and facilitate the creation of compliance automation and policy-as-code to streamline cloud governanceStrive to provide internal and external customers with excellent customer service and world-class serviceEffectively communicate project health, risks and issues to the program stakeholders, sponsors and management teamsResolve most conflicts between timeline, budget, and scope independently but intuitively escalate complex or consequential issues to senior managementIdentify and direct changes through appropriate review and approval mechanismsQualificationsWhat makes you a dream candidate?Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers and emerging computing trendsThorough understanding of Hybrid Cloud Computing: virtualization technologies, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service Cloud delivery models and the current competitive landscapeExtensive experience with Cloud technologies (such as Azure, AWS, GCP) and native toolsets such as Azure ARM Templates, Hashicorp Terraform, AWS Cloud FormationExtensive experience with automation and configuration management using Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, Azure DevOps or similarExperience with one or more of the following: Azure Eventhub, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Blob Storage, Azure DNS, Virtual Networks, Redis Cache and Azure App ServiceStrong experience with the Linux operating systemStrong background in scripting and automation in languages such as Python and RubyStrong background in cloud operations instrumentation and monitoring of distributed architectures using ZipKin, DataDog, AppDynamics, Splunk, Nagios or similarStrong background with source control management systems (GIT or Subversion); Build Systems (Maven, Gradle, Webpack); Code Quality (Sonar); Artifact Repository Managers (Artifactory), Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)Deep technical experience in one or more of the following areas: software design or development, application design, systems operations/management, database architecture, virtualization, IP networking, storage, IT security and Linux system administrationStrong knowledge with Web Services, API Gateways and application integration development and designWorking knowledge of Agile development, Scrum and Application Lifecycle ManagementExperienceBachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience required7-10 years experience in an IT environment or relevant role required5-7 years of Cloud development and support experience such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) required2-3 years of experience in the consumer banking industry preferredWhat We Offer:

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.Our Culture:

Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.Compensation:

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.Work Life Balance:

Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

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