The Lead Engineering Cloud job designs the planning for the company's cloud platform. Working under limited supervision, this job develops operational plans for the processes and standards of developing the organization's technology architecture through the creation of a new cloud platform design. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the information systems architecture and engineering field internally and externally to the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Collaborate with various stakeholders on the strategic vision for the enterprise leveraging cloud, managed solutions and traditional capabilities; make recommendations on new solutions and technologies
- Designs and develops new, cutting edge cloud platform within the organization.
- Ensures cloud platform allows business applications to transform into scalable, elastic systems that can be created on demand.
- Performs hardware and software infrastructure updates and identifies improvements with the cloud infrastructure.
- Communicates with management to provide updates and ensure integration of new system with existing operations to support the organization's cloud strategy.
- Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level information technology professionals to ensure high-quality and timely completion of projects.
- University (Degree) Preferred
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8IC
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing cloud automation, configuration management, and deployment of enterprise-scale infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible, and/or Python.
- Excellent understanding and experience with cloud foundational services and cloud governance
- Broad experience using languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, Java, Go, JavaScript and/or node.js
Preferred Skills:
- 3+ Years of experience with AWS
- Experience working with Linux and Windows Operating System
- Demonstrated technical expertise in their field, including experience deploying one or more large scale cloud-based systems.
- Knowledge of current cloud architecture, best practices, tools, and frameworks as well as emerging technologies, trends, and processes
- Experience using automation and CI/CD tools such as cloud formation, terraform, puppet, ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Git, Maven, Docker, etc. with real world implementation
- AWS Professional Certification
- Experience with other cloud providers such as Oracle, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
- Experience working in an agile environment and on call rotation
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-07-15Base Pay Range: $141,000/yr - $162,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: [email protected]
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
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Skills Required
- 5+ years hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
- 3+ years hands-on experience designing and developing cloud automation, configuration management, and deployment of enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible, and/or Python
- Excellent understanding and experience with cloud foundational services and cloud governance
- Broad experience using languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, Java, Go, JavaScript, and/or Node.js
- University degree
- 3+ years of experience with AWS
- Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Demonstrated experience deploying one or more large scale cloud-based systems
- Experience using automation and CI/CD tools (puppet, Jenkins, GitHub, Git, Maven, Docker, etc.) with real-world implementation
- AWS Professional Certification
- Experience with other cloud providers such as Oracle, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience working in an agile environment and participation in on-call rotation
TIAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TIAA and has not been reviewed or approved by TIAA.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement plans, a pension, and matching contributions are emphasized as signature strengths that materially bolster long-term savings. Complimentary advisory resources and a retiree healthcare savings program further reinforce retirement preparedness.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave and caregiver leave are paired with adoption/surrogacy assistance and back-up child/elder care. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and tutoring resources signal a family-friendly design.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, strong dental and vision coverage, and automatic life and disability insurance are offered. Wellness resources, mental health support, and tax-advantaged accounts enhance overall health security.
TIAA Insights
What We Do
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, weʼve delivered it for millions of people—and weʼre not done yet. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. And weʼre hiring. When you work at TIAA, youʼre making a difference in the lives of our clients. Weʼre always on the lookout for great people to become part of our coalition of champions and are committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices as we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team today in the fight to help more people to and through retirement.
Why Work With Us
TIAA provides financial security for millions and offers our employees opportunities to grow in a culture that embraces diversity, innovation, and high performance.
