[ref. f67879021] Senior Cloud Engineer

Role overview:

A Senior Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in managing and optimizing cloud environments

How you will create impact:

• Server Management: Manage and maintain a fleet of Linux servers, ensuring their security, availability, and performance
• System Administration: Perform system configuration, software installation, updates, and patch management on Linux servers
• Backup and Recovery: Set up and manage server backups and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve server-related issues, working closely with cross-functional teams as needed
• User Management: Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls on Linux servers
• Compliance: Ensure that server configurations and practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of server configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline server administration tasks
• AWS: Management of the full AWS lifecycle, provisioning, security, networking, and automation.
• Data Integrity and Access Control:Ensure the maintenance of data integrity and enforce stringent access control measures across the AWS platform.
• Monitoring and Performance Management: Implement and manage effective monitoring strategies for the availability and performance of AWS services and instances, ensuring optimal operation and quick issue resolution.
• Level 2 Support:Provide L2 support to address and resolve incidents and problems related to servers and IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Performance Optimization:Drive improvements in the performance, scalability, and availability of application resources, utilizing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency.

Essential qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Proven experience as a Linux Server Administrator, with a strong track record in managing Linux-based server environments

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Linux server administration, including Red Hat, CentOS & Ubuntu.
• Strong knowledge of server security best practices and experience with security tools and practices
• Scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation tasks is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (eg, VMware, Docker) is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Linux Professional Institute Certification, Red Hat Certified Engineer & AWS Solution Architect Associate/professional) are a plus

Interview rounds & assessments:

• Table for Two:

• Beyond the Bio:

• Manager Meetup:

A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.

Why TerraPay:

TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant.

Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions.

We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists.

Read more about TerraPay here.

Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.

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