Cloud Engineer

Company Description

Datapartners is a Data Intelligence AI - GenAI specialized company based in Lugano. We focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a specialized team to support companies in their digital transformation journey. From cloud migration to data transformation and application of generative AI, we ensure data enhancement in a secure and certified manner.

Role Description

We are looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to join our cloud team and support the management and optimization of our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of cloud platforms and services, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to assist the Senior Cloud Manager in maintaining, automating, and securing cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Setup and Maintenance: Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.
• Monitoring and Alerts: Use monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and Google Cloud Operations to track system performance, set up alerts, and report any anomalies.
• Resource Provisioning: Help manage cloud resources, including provisioning virtual machines, storage, and networking components, ensuring they are properly configured and optimized.
• Automation and Scripting: Assist with automating cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, as directed by the Senior Cloud Manager.
• Security and Compliance: Implement basic cloud security measures such as IAM policies, firewall settings, and encryption protocols, ensuring cloud environments are secure and compliant.
• Cost Optimization Support: Help monitor cloud usage and provide cost reports, identifying areas where cloud expenses can be optimized.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Assist in maintaining backup systems and ensuring disaster recovery procedures are in place and functioning properly.
• Documentation: Keep documentation of cloud configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps up-to-date and accessible.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in diagnosing and resolving cloud-related issues, escalating more complex problems to the Senior Cloud Manager.
• Learning and Development: Stay updated on cloud technologies and best practices, participating in training and development opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud services.
• Experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automating cloud tasks.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and Google Cloud Operations for setting up alerts and monitoring system performance.
• Basic understanding of cloud networking concepts like VPC, subnets, VPN, DNS, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), firewall configurations, and basic encryption practices.
• Familiarity with cloud-based backup and recovery solutions.
• Experience with Git for version control and managing infrastructure as code.

Language Requirements

• Italian and English are mandatory.
• French and Spanish are optional but highly desirable.