Cloud Engineer - Texas

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Cloud Engineer located in Austin or Southlake, TX to support a project in the Financial Services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months  but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 4 days per week.

Short Overview:

Cloud Engineer to join the App Enablement team and partner with application teams to design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure. In this hands-on role, you’ll act as the technical liaison for cloud services, build and maintain Terraform modules, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and guide application teams through cloud adoption and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP preferred).
• Strong Terraform experience, including authoring, modularizing, and debugging IaC.
• Practical experience with VPC/networking, cloud IAM, managed databases (Cloud SQL or equivalents), and cloud storage.
• Strong programming/scripting proficiency in one or more automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Golang, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to build and provision cloud infrastructure—not just monitor it.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work directly with diverse application teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Direct GCP experience (Cloud SQL, VPC, IAM, GKE, Cloud Build, CI tooling).
• Experience integrating IaC (Terraform) into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Salt, or similar.
• Understanding of cloud provider services across Database, Storage, AI/ML, and Middleware.
• Experience with SCM and DevOps tool suites and CI/CD best practices.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, 24x7 systems in production.
• Experience building operational and high-availability processes.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a plus.
• Financial Services industry experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Behavioral/Cultural Fit:
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys building and improving cloud infrastructure.
• Proactive communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and supporting teams with varying levels of cloud maturity.
• Collaborative mindset, with a focus on enablement and continuous improvement.

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.