Assured is looking for a Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to build and evolve the core infrastructure that powers our platform. In this role, you will focus on automation, reliability, and empowering developers through robust platform engineering as we work to modernize insurance in a dynamic, startup environment.
What You'll Do
- Design and scale the core infrastructure powering the Assured platform.
- Automate provisioning and configuration across environments using Terraform and Terragrunt.
- Advance AWS foundations (EKS, SQS, Aurora, S3) with a balance of innovation and sustainability.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to improve performance, reliability, and observability.
- Strengthen security posture through best practices and continuous improvement.
- Build tools and systems that streamline developer workflows and accelerate product delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership across the organization.
What We're Looking For
- Experience designing and operating highly available database solutions, especially Aurora PostgreSQL.
- Deep experience with AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes in a fast-growing, distributed environment.
Nice to Have
- Ability to independently design, deploy, and scale production-grade infrastructure from early stages to maturity.
- Proactive mindset to identify and tackle infrastructure challenges before they become incidents.
- Resourceful, focused, and collaborative in ambiguous situations.
- Strong technical fundamentals combined with a mindset of continuous improvement.
Technical Stack
- AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, Kubernetes (EKS), SQS, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive medical plans with HSA option and minimal out-of-pocket expenses
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance provided at no cost
- Uncapped vacation days and paid holidays
- Maternity and paternity leave options
- 401(k) contribution with Assured contributing 3% of your income
- Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
