About the role

What will you do at Cadent?

Overview

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.

We are seeking a skilled DevOps / Cloud Platform Engineer to design, implement, and operate scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure and CI/CD platforms across multi-cloud environments. This role will own the end-to-end CI/CD ecosystem (GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps) and lead cloud infrastructure engineering across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS.

You will partner closely with development, SRE, data, and security teams to deliver reliable, repeatable deployments and high-performing infrastructure at scale.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
Architect and manage multi-cloud infrastructure across:
Google Cloud Platform (primary)
AWS environments
Design and deploy highly available, scalable systems supporting production workloads
Implement and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
Manage:
Multi-region and multi-environment deployments
Greenfield infrastructure and migration of infrastructure from AWS to GCP
Build and maintain foundational cloud components including:
Compute platforms (GKE, Cloud Run, EC2, Kubernetes)
Data platforms (BigQuery, RDS, S3, Cloud SQL)
Messaging and integration systems
Optimize infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability
CI/CD Engineering
Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using:
GitHub Actions (primary platform)
Azure DevOps (legacy support & migration)
Standardize and optimize workflows for:
Build, test, deployment, and release automation
Infrastructure provisioning (Terraform plan/apply pipelines)
Application deployments (Kubernetes, ArgoCD, serverless applications)
Implement secure pipeline practices including:
Secrets management
Role-based access controls
Establish reusable CI/CD templates, shared workflows, and best practices
Improve pipeline reliability, speed, and developer experience
Platform Engineering & Automation
Promote an infrastructure-as-code-first mindset across all environments
Develop automation for provisioning, scaling, and configuration management
Build self-service platform capabilities for engineering teams
Drive adoption of modern DevOps tools and practices
Operations & Reliability
Troubleshoot production issues and implement preventive solutions
Ensure 24/7 availability and operational excellence for critical systems
Support incident response, root cause analysis, and system improvements
Maintain high availability through:
Load balancing
Auto-scaling
Disaster recovery strategies
Collaboration
Partner with developers to understand application architecture and dependencies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, data, security, infrastructure)
Provide technical insight in:
Cloud architecture decisions
CI/CD strategy
DevOps best practices

Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or platform engineering
Expertise in Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code
Experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or AWS
Experience with containerization and orchestration:
Docker, Kubernetes
Understanding of:
CI/CD design patterns
Cloud security and IAM
Proficiency with Git-based workflows and version control
Extra Credit
Experience with multi-cloud architectures (GCP + AWS)
Hands-on experience with:
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, others)
Familiarity with:
Terraform
Helm, ArgoCD, or GitOps practices
AWS or GCP certifications
Eligibility:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!
Health & Wellbeing
Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
Employer contribution to HSA
Voluntary

Benefits

Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages

Generous and inclusive paid parental leave

Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free access to the Calm App

Monthly Wellness reimbursement

Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks

11 observed Federal holidays

Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Inclusion & Belonging

Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community

DEI programming and initiatives

Company-sponsored events to bring employees together

Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose

Financial & Security

401(k) participation with discretionary employer match

Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage

Cell phone and WiFi stipend

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

Values

Passionate. We are inspired partners.

Purposeful. We create with intention.

Curious. We discover what’s possible.

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity.

Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability.

This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.

Pay Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

Which skills does this role require?

Infrastructure as CodeGKEBigQueryCloud Platform EngineeringCloud RunEC2RDSS3Cloud SQLSREAutomationScalabilityDisaster RecoveryLoad BalancingAuto-scalingSecrets ManagementSQL

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