Sr. Cloud Engineer

Pacific Life is seeking a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join their Underwriting and New Business Technology team in Charlotte, NC. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll design, build, and operate secure cloud infrastructure and automation that accelerates delivery for underwriting and new business capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, or software engineering roles
• Hands-on experience owning cloud infrastructure for an application or product
• Practical experience with AWS and/or Azure, including designing and operating application-level cloud services
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and environment automation
• BS in Computer Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent experience and certifications
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps Pipelines or equivalent) tied directly to application delivery
• Working knowledge of application-level cloud security, networking, and identity concepts
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, or Node.js) used for automation and operational tooling
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., code generation, test creation, infrastructure automation, incident analysis, or documentation) to improve developer productivity and delivery quality
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts as applied to engineering, such as prompt engineering, model integration via APIs, and responsible use of AI in secure, regulated environments
• Experience working in Agile, product-centric teams, collaborating closely with developers and product owners
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Schedules
• Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and additional contribution