Senior Cloud Engineer

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology. We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact. If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq. C2C is not available Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Why you will enjoy Mondays again: Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program Remote or hybrid work options Competitive salary + bonus opportunities Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO Tuition reimbursement A Day in the Life: Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions across both AWS and Azure environments. Build and execute configuration policies using policy-as-code, scripting, and automation to promote secure and consistent cloud operations. Establish and enforce cloud governance standards for access controls, approved regions and instance types, resource usage, and configuration compliance. Configure logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to improve visibility and identify security or compliance risks. Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows Use tools such as AWS Config and Azure Policy to assess cloud resources, detect configuration drift, and support remediation efforts. Partner with security, infrastructure, and development teams to embed governance requirements into cloud deployment processes. Investigate policy violations and misconfigured resources, determine root causes, and implement scalable corrective actions. Continuously evaluate cloud environments and recommend improvements to security, resource management, automation, and operational efficiency. What it takes: Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them Hunger for continuous learning and professional development Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions Full understanding of the software development life cycle Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc. Desire to work in a team environment Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected] #LI-REMOTE