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ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Specialist, Cloud Engineer to lead and evolve our cloud infrastructure strategy. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud environments in —preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—to support a wide range of applications and services. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and collaboration across teams.WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management
Architect, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions using GCP, AWS, or Azure. - Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. - Monitoring & Performance Optimization
Monitor cloud resources, analyze performance metrics, and optimize for cost and efficiency. - Security & Compliance
Implement cloud security best practices including IAM, data encryption, and regulatory compliance. - Troubleshooting & Support
Provide expert-level support for cloud-related issues and collaborate with development teams to resolve application challenges. - Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Generate regular reports on performance, usage, and costs. - Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with DevOps, Application Development, and Technology Operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. - Continuous Improvement
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend tools and services to enhance operations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Experience:
8+ years in cloud engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in designing and managing cloud environments. - Cloud Platforms:
Proficiency in one or more major platforms (GCP preferred), including compute, storage, and networking services. - Infrastructure as Code:
Strong experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. - Scripting Languages:
Skilled in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. - Monitoring & Optimization:
Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques. - Security:
Solid understanding of cloud security principles including IAM, encryption, and network security. - Certifications (Preferred):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter. Â
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks +Â 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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