Lead Cloud Engineer

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina) Work Arrangement: Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76724 The Role at a Glance We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving initiatives from concept to implementation, and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions. The successful candidate will possess strong AWS expertise, software development and automation skills, experience with AI and machine learning technologies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position does not include direct people management responsibilities but requires strong technical influence and collaboration across stakeholders. What you'll be doing Design, build, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions within AWS. Develop and maintain cloud automation using Python and Infrastructure as Code. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Evaluate, implement, and support AI and machine learning capabilities and services. Partner with architects, developers, security teams, and operations teams to deliver cloud-native solutions. Implement cloud best practices related to security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud platform and application issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud engineering processes and tooling. Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. What we’re looking for Must-haves: 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or related roles. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture. Strong Python development and automation skills. Experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience with AI and Machine Learning technologies and platforms. Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and governance principles. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/EKS. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative. Nice-to-Haves: Experience with Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, or Generative AI technologies. Experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or Dynatrace. Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 products and collaboration platforms. AWS certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional AWS DevOps Engineer Professional AWS Machine Learning Specialty Technical Skills Cloud & Platform AWS EC2 S3 VPC IAM Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through 2/1/27, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you: Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave Competitive 401K and employee benefits Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training The pay range for this position is $135,375 - $216,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package. About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 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