Lantern is hiring a 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, systems administration, or DevOps roles. • 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