Senior Cloud Operations Engineer – SoftWriters
Empower LTC Pharmacies. Save Lives. Build the Future of Healthcare Technology.
About SoftWriters
SoftWriters is the fastest-growing provider of software to Long Term Care, Specialty, and Institutional Pharmacies. As a Microsoft® Certified Partner, we deliver robust, configurable solutions that enable pharmacies to achieve operational efficiencies and competitive advantages while providing enhanced customer care. We pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions that help customers proactively address regulatory requirements and business opportunities.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to design and develop frameworks for continuous integration, deployment, and delivery of SoftWriters products on public cloud infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to guide projects from inception to completion.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Director, Technical Operations What You’ll Do
Implement, maintain, and evolve public cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) hosted software products and services
Set up, plan, and configure cloud solution environments for internal and external use
Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant systems
Migrate existing on-premises applications to public cloud infrastructure
Identify and implement best practices for cloud deployment and operations
Estimate cloud usage costs and implement cost-control mechanisms
Write automation code, perform code reviews, unit tests, and documentation
Configure access and security; manage application performance monitoring
Integrate cloud-hosted applications with external customer and third-party systems
Research and analyze optimal architecture and design decisions
Improve cloud application security and provide expert guidance
Create proof-of-concept prototypes
Other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
7+ years of software application deployment experience (cloud or on-premise)
7+ years of experience with automated build/deployment systems
Expert-level programming experience (.NET, C#, Bash, Python, Java)
Deep knowledge of SQL, web technologies, and scripting
Strong understanding of software architecture and SDLC
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Bamboo) and frameworks (Ant, Maven)
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Strong Microsoft Azure experience Required Skills:
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Team-oriented with a collaborative attitude
Experience with containerization and API services
Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and alerting tools
Proven experience with CI/CD processes on cloud Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Jenkins plugins and job management
Integration of cloud services with on-premise technologies
Knowledge of IT compliance and risk management (SOX, HIPAA)
Familiarity with multiple OS platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Automation experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet
Mobile build and test automation experience (iOS, Android) Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive salary and benefits
Collaborative, growth-focused culture
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies
Impactful work that supports healthcare innovation
Note: This position does not sponsor work visas.
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