Senior Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join one of our software businesses within Valsoft's TAG Software Group Working closely with software engineering, architecture, product management, and cybersecurity teams, you will design, build, and support secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions that power our software platforms across a global customer base. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernizing our cloud infrastructure, implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code, supporting cloud-native applications, and establishing cloud engineering best practices. You will help improve platform reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency while supporting the ongoing evolution of our SaaS offerings. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, capable of working independently and collaboratively, and passionate about continuous improvement and modern cloud technologies. ABOUT VALSOFT CORP: Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 120+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that moulds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold, and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure supporting global SaaS platforms. Collaborate with software engineering, architecture, product management, and cybersecurity teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Lead and contribute to the modernization of cloud infrastructure and platform services. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation to improve deployment consistency, speed, and reliability. Support and optimize cloud-native applications to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability. Define and promote cloud engineering best practices, standards, and governance across teams. Enhance platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency through proactive engineering and continuous improvement. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and application issues in production environments. Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines, automation workflows, and release processes. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain strong security controls and compliance standards. Evaluate and introduce new cloud technologies and tools to improve platform capabilities and efficiency. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles. Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architectures. Experience designing and supporting secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar). Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks. Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications AWS certification. Experience migrating applications to the cloud. Experience supporting .NET and/or Java applications. Experience with Azure or multi-cloud environments. Benefits WHY JOIN US: Work on modern cloud technologies that power mission-critical SaaS platforms used by customers around the world. Play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure, influencing architecture, automation, and engineering best practices. Collaborate with experienced software engineering, architecture, product, and cybersecurity teams in a highly technical and supportive environment. Gain hands-on experience with cloud-native applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation technologies at scale. Take ownership of meaningful technical initiatives that improve platform reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency. Be part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to expand your technical expertise. Enjoy a role that offers both autonomy and collaboration, empowering you to make a real impact while working with talented colleagues. Help build and evolve scalable cloud platforms that support the long-term growth of our software business and our customers. #valsofthq