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Cloud Engineer, Vitera

Athene
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

West Des Moines, IA 50265, US

Salary

$49.48 - $59.38 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Athene is seeking a Cloud Engineer with over 5 years of professional software development experience.
  • The role involves writing clean code using Node.js, React.js, and TypeScript/JavaScript, and building secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Candidates should have familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native development, along with proficiency in API design and security practices.
  • A Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, or a related field is required, or equivalent work experience, including military experience.
  • Athene offers a dynamic work environment and is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees.

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose:

Vitera helps workers turn their retirement savings into income they can count on for life, making guaranteed income simple, automatic, and flexible so people can spend with confidence. For employers and plan sponsors, Vitera provides a seamless way to deliver better retirement outcomes, supported by its innovative multi-carrier Lifetime Income Builder platform that integrates guaranteed income directly into workplace savings plans.

Backed by Apollo, Athene, and Motive Partners, Vitera is setting a new standard for retirement income—one built on clarity, accessibility, and trust.

We’re looking for a Cloud Engineer who’s ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team using modern web technologies and cloud platforms to build user-friendly applications and services that matter.

This role is ideal for someone with solid full stack experience who’s excited to build, learn, and grow in a collaborative, agile environment.

Accountabilities:

  • Write clean, efficient code using Node.js, React.js, and TypeScript/JavaScript

  • Build and maintain secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs

  • Work with AWS services like Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and IAM

  • Develop dynamic front-end interfaces using React and Redux

  • Support integrations with PostgreSQL/Aurora databases

  • Contribute to sprint planning, technical reviews, and documentation

  • Partner with designers and product managers to turn ideas into working software

  • Collaborate with DevOps on building automation and CI/CD workflows (e.g. GitLab CI)

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS or related field or equivalent work experience required. Military experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree.

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience

  • Requires familiarity with AWS and cloud-native development, including some practical, hands-on experience.

  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js

  • Experience with API design, authentication (JWT, OAuth), and best security practices

  • Working knowledge of SQL/PostgreSQL and version control tools (e.g. Git)

  • Comfort with Agile practices and tools like Jira/Confluence

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.  Learn more about working at Athene.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!  Learn more about how we support our Veterans.

Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.




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