Sr Cloud Engineer at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Reston, Virginia

Job Description:

Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox with hundreds of millions of users. It's the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone or tablet. With its beautiful design and lightning fast speed, Yahoo Mail makes reading, organizing, and sending emails easier than ever.

About You:
You bring over 10 years of professional experience as a Cloud Network Engineer or in a similar role, with extensive expertise in Google Cloud Platform technologies. Your deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure-encompassing VPCs, ACLs, GKE, and GCE-enables you to design and operate scalable distributed systems with ease. You excel in Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in GKE, Helm, and various K8S technologies. Your proficiency in Linux, Git, Terraform, and scripting languages like Python or Bash supports your ability to create robust, automated solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment, adept at juggling multiple tasks while maintaining strong problem-solving and communication skills. Your understanding of cloud security principles and practices, along with experience in cloud migration and application modernization, makes you an invaluable asset to any team.
Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage cloud infrastructure systems using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GCP Networking technologies.


• Collaborate with application DevOps and development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with platform infrastructure.


• Guide application teams in building, testing, deploying, and running cloud-native applications, ensuring adherence to best practices.


• Develop automated processes and tools for continuous integration and deployment.


• Implement and maintain robust security measures to uphold compliance and platform integrity.


• Optimize and monitor platform performance, proactively addressing any issues or bottlenecks.


• Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related challenges in collaboration with support teams and stakeholders.

• 10+ years professional experience as Cloud Engineer, DevOps, or similar role


• Extensive professional experience with GCP technologies


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  Preferred Cloud Knowledge:
  
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms & infrastructure technologies such as VPCs, ACLs, GKE, & GCE
  
  


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  Preferred K8S Technologies:
  
  • GKE, Helm, K8S Controllers, K8S Operators
  
  


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  Preferred Network Technologies:
  
  • VPC, DNS, Interconnects, PSC (Private Service Connect), CloudArmor, Firewalls / Secure Tag, NCC, PGA / PSA (Private Google Access / Private Service Access), VPN, Load Balancing, Network Observability & Monitoring, Network Security
  
  


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  Preferred Security Technologies:
  
  • VPC SC, IAM,
  
  


• Proven Experience with designing, developing, & running distributed systems at scale,


• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, Helm, Infrastructure-as-Code & Cloud Security principles & practices


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  Tools
  
  • Proficient with Linux, Git, Terraform, and scripting languages such as python or bash
  
  


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  Additional Skills
  
  
  
  • Ability to design, review, develop, & operate systems that can be used at scale
  
  
  • Strong problem-solving & troubleshooting skills
  
  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment
  
  
  • Ability to work asynchronously and juggle multiple tasks
  
  
  
  


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  Nice to Have
  
  • Cloud Migration & Application Modernization Experience
  
  

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call +1.866.772.3182 . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,750.00 - $251,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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