Sparq

Senior Cloud Engineer

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About the role

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.
We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.
If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.
C2C is not available
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Why you will enjoy Mondays again:
Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment
Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
Remote or hybrid work options
Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
Tuition reimbursement
A Day in the Life:
Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions across both AWS and Azure environments.
Build and execute configuration policies using policy-as-code, scripting, and automation to promote secure and consistent cloud operations.
Establish and enforce cloud governance standards for access controls, approved regions and instance types, resource usage, and configuration compliance.
Configure logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to improve visibility and identify security or compliance risks.
Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
Use tools such as AWS Config and Azure Policy to assess cloud resources, detect configuration drift, and support remediation efforts.
Partner with security, infrastructure, and development teams to embed governance requirements into cloud deployment processes.
Investigate policy violations and misconfigured resources, determine root causes, and implement scalable corrective actions.
Continuously evaluate cloud environments and recommend improvements to security, resource management, automation, and operational efficiency.
What it takes:
Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
Full understanding of the software development life cycle
Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
Desire to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected]
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Technology & IT Remote Collaboration Senior Cloud Engineer Technology remote

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Cloud Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Sparq?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Senior and Cloud have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Senior and Cloud.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Cloud Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Senior and Cloud, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Sparq needs from this hire.

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