Skills

Communication Leadership Python Ruby CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Architecture Azure AWS Agile GCP CI/CD Pipelines Terraform

Job Specifications

Lead Cloud Engineer - Contract-to-Hire (Hybrid, Dallas-Based)

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Confidential (Consumer Finance)

Overview

We're seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact technology team driving cloud-native transformation within the financial services space. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward engineering management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cloud strategy, driving automation, and embedding reliability across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud-native solutions (Azure-centric)
Champion site reliability engineering and DevSecOps principles
Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and architecture teams to deliver cloud solutions
Drive cloud governance through policy-as-code and compliance automation
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for cost and efficiency
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning

Ideal Candidate Profile

7-10 years in IT, with 5+ years in cloud engineering (Azure preferred)
Strong experience with IaC, automation, and cloud-native services (AKS, EventHub, App Services, etc.)
Background in SRE, distributed systems monitoring, and cloud operations
Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or similar scripting languages
Familiarity with Agile, trunk-based development, and CI/CD tooling
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Must be based in the Dallas area and open to hybrid work

Bonus Experience

Exposure to GCP or AWS alongside Azure
Experience in consumer banking or financial services
Passion for mentoring and leading engineering teams

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more