Apex is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, automate, and optimize our AWS-based cloud environment while supporting hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities. In this role, you will lead cloud modernization initiatives, strengthen infrastructure reliability and security, and drive Infrastructure-as-Code and automation best practices.
Partial onsite work will be required. For this reason, candidates should live in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Apex does not offer visa sponsorship and is unable to consider candidates who will require employer-based immigration support now or at any point in the future. Candidates must have authorization that does not require sponsorship for the duration of employment.
Designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure while supporting hybrid/multi-cloud integrations.
Architecting scalable, highly available cloud-native systems and leading migration and modernization efforts.
Building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Automating provisioning, configuration, deployments, and environment workflows.
Enhancing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AAP) and improving observability through monitoring, logs, metrics, and alerts.
Ensuring cloud security, IAM governance, troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing cost, and supporting incident response.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional cloud engineering experience.
Hands-on AWS experience across compute, networking, security, storage, and serverless.
Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred).
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting distributed, highly available production systems.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
Experience with serverless patterns such as Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of service mesh, container security, or zero-trust architectures.
Experience with Azure cloud services such as Azure AD, VMs, Functions, AKS.
Apex has been voted one of the best medium-sized companies to work for in Fort Worth since 2016 because we’re committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a good work/life balance. We do our best to make sure that all Apexers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career with us. We are located in Downtown Fort Worth, just 2 blocks from historic Sundance Square, with easy access to the Trinity Railway Express, I-30, I-35, and 121. We offer a long list of benefits that make us a premier work location.
Some of the highlights:
Competitive compensation plans augmented by generous profit sharing and regular salary reviews.
Multiple high quality health care plans to choose from with a short waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability and long-term disability coverage.
Combined mental health support and work-life services partner to create a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is included at no cost to you and your family members ages 6+.
401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions.
Tuition reimbursement for college, plus plenty of Apex managed training classes.
360⁰ feedback, leadership training, and a culture that empowers individuality.
Access to on-site fitness facilities available through a paid membership and gym reimbursement program.
Rewards driven wellness program with an individualized holistic approach.
Connected, friendly work environment. We celebrate our accomplishments (and birthdays).
Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided onsite.
Paid maternity and other company paid leave benefits giving the time and flexibility needed to care for yourself and/or family.
Win as a Team
All Apexers are encouraged to collaborate in an effort to continuously improve our processes and customer service. Everyone on the team is responsible for presenting new ideas and perspectives. In addition to base salary, all employees enjoy quarterly profit sharing as a thank you for their contributions.
Primary Location:
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What We Do
Apex has been one of the strongest brands in financial services for the transportation industry for over 20 years. Apex is the full-service freight factor, that means we buy our clients’ freight bills but we also assist them with successfully running and growing their trucking companies. The Apex difference includes managing their accounts receivable, providing free and unlimited credit information, back office support and collections, and a fuel card discount program that saves our clients thousands on fuel. We care about clients, partners, and each other. Our mission is to provide our clients with excellent customer service and be more than just their factoring company.
