Lead Cloud Engineer

About DataXight

At DataXight, we're on a bold mission to transform healthcare through groundbreaking data-driven solutions. We're passionate about empowering our team to work on projects that not only push boundaries but also make a tangible difference in the lives of millions. At DataXight, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for impact. Are you ready to be part of something greater?

The Role

As the Lead Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining a secure and compliant cloud environment, enabling researchers and regulators to collaborate safely. Leading a team of engineers, you will ensure the bioinformatics cloud platform meets the FISMA-High standards, providing robust, scalable, and efficient services to users.

What is FISMA-High?

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law that aims to protect government information and assets against natural or man-made threats. "FISMA-High" refers to the highest level of security categorization under FISMA, which requires rigorous security controls and practices to safeguard sensitive data and systems. Implementing a FISMA-High environment involves adhering to strict guidelines to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal information.

• Design, implement, and maintain production-grade multi-tenant API services.
  Manage and orchestrate background tasks using databases and queues (e.g., SQS, RabbitMQ).


• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform for scalable and repeatable deployments.


• Utilize AWS services, including VPCs, Autoscaling Groups, Load Balancers, AWS Secrets Manager, RDS, S3, and EC2 instances, to build robust cloud solutions.


• Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and scaling.


• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated deployments.


• Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability.


• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.


• Design and implement security controls to meet FISMA-High requirements.


• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with FISMA-High standards.


• Assist with the development and maintenance of documentation related to security policies, procedures, and practices.


• Implement and manage encryption mechanisms for data in transit and at rest.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience in building and maintaining production-grade multi-tenant API services.


• Expertise in the management and orchestration of background tasks using databases and queues (e.g., SQS, RabbitMQ).


• Extensive experience with Terraform in production environments.


• Deep knowledge of AWS, including VPCs, Autoscaling Groups, Load Balancers, AWS Secrets Manager, RDS, S3, EC2 instances, and security best practices.


• Proficiency in the use of AMI and containerization for on-demand jobs.


• Expert in software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and project management tools.


• Exemplary leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones.


• Fluency in English, with the ability to effectively communicate with international clients.


• Exceptional problem-solving abilities for complex engagement issues.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• Able to work on-site in district 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Nice-to-Have Experiences

• Experience in cloud-agnostic architecture.


• Familiarity with authentication systems/services with token creation and management.


• Experience managing multi-tenant storage systems with S3 or equivalent backend.


• Knowledge of cost-attribution for multi-tenant systems.


• Skills in orchestrating and deploying on-demand EC2 instances and LXC containers.


• Experience with VM Images (Packer).


• System health monitoring with restorative actions.


• Development and implementation of robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.


• Familiarity with OpenAPI, Thrift, or gRPC.


• Experience with security groups, secrets manager, KMS, token creation, and management.


• Knowledge of FedRAMP.


• Practice of test-driven development (TDD).


• Azure experience.

Lifelong Skills

• Inquisitive Mindset: Demonstrates a deep-rooted curiosity, constantly seeking to understand project details and underlying principles, indicative of a continuous learning approach.


• Clarity and Insight: Actively seeks clarity and understanding of project requirements to ensure accurate and effective implementation.


• Depth of Perception: Has talent for looking beyond initial requests, intuitively grasping and addressing the core needs and objectives underlying a project.


• Implementation Insight: Skilled in outlining and describing the phases of project implementation, breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps.


• Articulate Communication: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at effectively tailoring messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, contextual relevance, and empathy.

• This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to join a team that's earnest about making a global impact in human health. We provide room for growth, a dynamic and collaborative environment, and the chance to make your mark in an industry ripe for innovation. Join our team and immerse yourself in a dynamic, supportive, and friendly workplace that fosters collaboration and personal growth.

  
  

  We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for training and attending conferences to enhance your skills and knowledge in your field. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  
  
  
  
  • 12 days of annual leave
  
  
  • 2 floating holidays
  
  
  • 11 national holidays
  
  
  • Public and private health insurance
  
  
  • Company-provided onsite lunches
  
  
  • Access to a MacBook and cloud computing resources and tools.
  
  
  
  

  By joining our team, you'll be part of an environment where innovation thrives and your ideas matter. At DataXight, we value diversity and teamwork. Work alongside talented and supportive professionals to transform healthcare. Take the next step in your career and apply at DataXight today.