Medica · 15 hours ago
Cloud Engineer
Hopkins, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expMedica is a nonprofit health plan serving communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. They are seeking a highly skilled Lead Azure Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain their cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
Health CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect and design complex Azure solutions, including compute, storage, networking, database, and security components, aligning with business requirements and best practices
Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate Azure services based on performance, cost, and scalability needs
Develop comprehensive cloud architecture diagrams and documentation to ensure clarity and understanding across teams
Oversee the implementation of Azure infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud resources
Lead the migration of existing applications to Azure, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime
Automate infrastructure management tasks through Azure DevOps pipelines, PowerShell scripting, and other tools
Monitor and analyze Azure resource utilization to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-efficiency
Implement scaling strategies to handle fluctuations in application traffic and ensure system responsiveness
Continuously evaluate and implement new Azure features and services to enhance performance and reliability
Establish and maintain robust security policies and practices within the Azure environment, including identity management, access controls, and data encryption
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards related to cloud infrastructure
Proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities
Inspire and mature the Medica Cloud Engineering and Site Reliability practices through participation in Medica’s Centers For Enablement (C4E) forums
Mentor and guide junior Azure engineers on best practices, technical development, and problem-solving
Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning
Provide technical leadership on cloud initiatives and guide the team through complex technical challenges
Work with Medica and vendor teams to ensure Cloud Hosted solutions are incorporated into Medica’s performance targets and goals
Work with Business Enablement teams to identify end user-centric measurement points and establish KPI’s related to performance
Create performance tuning strategies for IT and business partners
Work with IT and business teams to carry out application performance assessments
Drive the tactical plans to achieve the long term vision, which is maximizing the experience for Medica customers
Help evaluate software and hardware vendors targeted for possible integration into Medica’s systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in related field
7 years of work experience beyond degree
Deep Expertise in Microsoft Azure – minimum 6 years
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing a wide range of Azure services including Compute (VMs, AKS), Storage, Networking, Databases (SQL, Cosmos DB), and Security
Proficiency in Azure DevOps pipelines, PowerShell scripting, and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices
Experience with Ant and Maven build and version control tools
Experience with version control tools like SVN and Git
Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity management, access controls, and data encryption
Experience with SSL, HTTPS, and digital certificates
Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure CLI
Experienced with Web Services (SOAP and REST)
Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
Can work independently; is self-motivated and deadline driven
Able to work on multiple concurrent tasks, both administrative and project-based
Strong written skills for developing and maintaining system documentation
Flexible team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others, supportive of a cooperative work environment
Easy to work with; calm under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Background working on Agile/Scrum methodology teams
Willing to recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives
Health care background is a plus
Preferred
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates
Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration, specifically with Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Experience with scripting and automation technologies like PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI
Expertise in Azure security principles and services, including Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, and security governance
Demonstrated ability to design and implement robust cloud solutions, including migration strategies and cost optimization
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Multi-cloud experience: Knowledge of other cloud platforms like AWS, Snowflake or OCI for organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud environments
Data platform experience: Familiarity with Azure data services, such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure SQL
Advanced security and governance: Expertise in advanced security practices, including specific compliance frameworks and threat protection strategies
AI and Machine Learning: Experience with Azure's AI and Machine Learning services, such as Azure Cognitive Services, to build advanced solutions
Benefits
Competitive medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Holidays
Paid volunteer time off
401K contributions
Caregiver services
Many other benefits to support our employees
Company
Medica
Medica is a company that provides health coverage to meet customers needs for health plan.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Naylor
President and CEO
Jeni Alm
Vice President, Provider Partnerships and Solutions
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