Cloud Engineering LEad

A Career with point72’s Technology team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

The Cloud Engineering Lead will build out and lead the Cloud Engineering team in India, reporting to the Head of Cloud Engineering in New York. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud-based solutions to support the organization's infrastructure and application needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms, a strong understanding of cloud architecture, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies that align with business goals and technical requirements.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
• Design and implement automated solutions for cloud provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with industry standards and best practices for security and data protection.
• Monitor cloud performance and identify areas for improvement to optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Coach and mentor junior cloud engineering staff.

What’s REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of network architecture and security principles.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Health care benefits
• Maternity, Adoption & related leave policies
• Generous paternity and family care leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental wellness programs
• Transportation support
• Tuition assistance

About point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com.