Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Senior Cloud/Platform Engineer for a hybrid role based in Westlake, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge engineering team focused on building large-scale container management platforms using the latest cloud and open-source technologies.

You’ll work with a diverse, highly technical team that values collaboration, open-source contribution, and continuous learning—supported by a dedicated weekly learning day.

Senior Cloud/Platform Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support scalable cloud applications in AWS and/or Azure.

• Build and extend Kubernetes functionality, including custom resources and operators.

• Develop cloud-native applications and automation tools using Go (Golang).

• Create and manage Helm charts, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows.

• Implement GitOps tooling (e.g., ArgoCD) for automated deployments.

• Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable cloud platforms.

• Support the continuous improvement of container management platforms through innovation and open-source collaboration.

Senior Cloud/Platform Engineer Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps.

• Strong Golang programming experience.

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and core concepts.

• Hands-on experience in AWS and/or Azure environments.

• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

• Passion for DevOps culture and open-source contribution.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD (preferred).

• Familiarity with Helm, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools (preferred).

• Strong architectural understanding of cloud-native ecosystems (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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