Senior Cloud Operations Engineer – SoftWriters

Empower LTC Pharmacies. Save Lives. Build the Future of Healthcare Technology.

About SoftWriters

SoftWriters is the fastest-growing provider of software to Long Term Care, Specialty, and Institutional Pharmacies. As a Microsoft® Certified Partner, we deliver robust, configurable solutions that enable pharmacies to achieve operational efficiencies and competitive advantages while providing enhanced customer care. We pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions that help customers proactively address regulatory requirements and business opportunities.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to design and develop frameworks for continuous integration, deployment, and delivery of SoftWriters products on public cloud infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to guide projects from inception to completion.

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Reports to: Director, Technical Operations

What You’ll Do

• Implement, maintain, and evolve public cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) hosted software products and services
• Set up, plan, and configure cloud solution environments for internal and external use
• Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant systems
• Migrate existing on-premises applications to public cloud infrastructure
• Identify and implement best practices for cloud deployment and operations
• Estimate cloud usage costs and implement cost-control mechanisms
• Write automation code, perform code reviews, unit tests, and documentation
• Configure access and security; manage application performance monitoring
• Integrate cloud-hosted applications with external customer and third-party systems
• Research and analyze optimal architecture and design decisions
• Improve cloud application security and provide expert guidance
• Create proof-of-concept prototypes
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• 7+ years of software application deployment experience (cloud or on-premise)
• 7+ years of experience with automated build/deployment systems
• Expert-level programming experience (.NET, #, Bash, Python, Java)
• Deep knowledge of SQL, web technologies, and scripting
• Strong understanding of software architecture and SDLC
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Bamboo) and frameworks (Ant, Maven)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong Microsoft Azure experience

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative attitude
• Experience with containerization and API services
• Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and alerting tools
• Proven experience with CI/CD processes on cloud

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Jenkins plugins and job management
• Integration of cloud services with on-premise technologies
• Knowledge of IT compliance and risk management (SOX, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with multiple OS platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Automation experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet
• Mobile build and test automation experience (iOS, Android)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Collaborative, growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies
• Impactful work that supports healthcare innovation

Note: This position does not sponsor work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.