Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

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