Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.
You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.
This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.
Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in our Dallas, TX offices
On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern's healthcare solutions.
- Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
- Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
- Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
- Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
- Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
- Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- If you don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.
Strong Candidates Will:
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
- Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
- Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave