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Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Sonar builds solutions to help organizations develop responsible, secure, high-quality code through source code analysis.
Champel, Geneva, Switzerland
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Sonar, a leading provider of code quality and security solutions, is seeking a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to join their IT Operations team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a company deeply rooted in the open source community, focused on delivering Clean Code solutions. With 550+ employees across 33 nationalities and offices in the USA, Switzerland, UK, Singapore, and Germany, Sonar offers a dynamic, multicultural environment.

The position requires leading AWS cloud infrastructure and security initiatives, with additional focus on Azure and GCP. You'll be responsible for implementing scalable services, automating operations, and continuously improving cloud deployment processes. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in cloud architecture, security, and infrastructure as code.

Key responsibilities include managing AWS Organizations, designing secure and scalable services, leading cloud infrastructure network extension, and ensuring Zero Trust Architecture compliance. You'll work closely with various stakeholders, including the CIO and Release Engineering teams, to integrate solutions within the Sonar ecosystem.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of AWS experience, holds AWS Solutions Architect certification, and demonstrates strong expertise in cloud-native applications and infrastructure automation. You should be comfortable with both technical and functional aspects of services, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in an agile environment.

Sonar offers a culture that values respect, innovation, and work-life balance. The company provides a flexible hybrid work model, opportunities for continuous learning, and a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a cloud expert who wants to make a significant impact in a growing, globally-recognized company committed to improving code quality worldwide.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

  • Be the technical lead for company's AWS Organizations in infrastructure, network and security
  • Design, deploy, and manage secure scalable and reliable services policies and standards
  • Lead cloud infrastructure network extension maintaining security and ZTA compliance
  • Organize cloud engineering squad's agenda and priorities
  • Manage AWS Identity Access Management and policy administration
  • Enhance architecture design considering performance, disaster recovery, and costs
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on solution integration
  • Own infrastructure testability
  • Ensure platform scalability within region and account limits
  • Improve resilience and scalability tests
  • Participate in AWS Well-Architected Reviews
  • Maintain and document solutions and reusable building blocks

Requirements For Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Python
  • 5+ years of experience with AWS implementations and automating deployments
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification
  • Experience with cloud-native applications and architecture modeling
  • Strong understanding of software development practices
  • CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CDK
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Team player with ability to give and receive feedback
  • Can-do attitude and innovation mindset
  • Comfortable with agile practices

Benefits For Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

  • Flexible work policy with hybrid option
  • Continuous learning and skill development
  • Dynamic and inclusive work culture
  • Global work environment
  • Work-life balance

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