Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, Lantern

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus)
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale
• Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements
• Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply

Desirable

• Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance
• In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone
• You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure
• Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth
• This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments
• On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions
• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles
• Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response
• Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team