Hiring Now Full-Time Fully Remote 5 Open Slots

Cloud Engineer

Build and scale the cloud infrastructure that powers global remote work.

2-4 Years
Worldwide
~40h / week
$1200 - $2500 / month
Posted 2026-09-01 ยท Apply by 2026-11-30

About the Role

We are hiring Cloud Engineers to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will automate operations, ensure security, and optimise costs for our growing platform. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide, with opportunities across a growing portfolio of global clients. The salary for this role is $1200 - $2500 , paid monthly in USD, and reflects RemoteTask Online's global compensation model for fully remote professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools
  • Monitor cloud resources for performance, cost, and security using native and third-party tools
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments
  • Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root cause analysis
  • Maintain documentation for architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures

Who You Are

  • Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi)
  • Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins)
  • Solid understanding of networking, security groups, IAM, and VPC design
  • 2+ years of cloud engineering or DevOps experience preferred

What We Offer

Work From Anywhere

Fully remote - your location is your office.

Competitive Salary

Top market rates, paid monthly in USD.

Flexible Schedule

Set your own hours within a 40hh/week commitment.

Growth Path

Clear progression to senior roles and team lead positions.

Training & Development

Access to courses, certifications, and skill-building resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Cloud Engineer at RemoteTask Online do?

As a Cloud Engineer, you will design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on aws, azure, or gcp, automate infrastructure provisioning using terraform, cloudformation, or similar iac tools, and monitor cloud resources for performance, cost, and security using native and third-party tools. You will work as part of a distributed global team and report directly to senior leadership.

What qualifications and experience do I need to apply?

We are looking for candidates who can strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (aws, azure, or gcp), proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (terraform, cloudformation, or pulumi), and knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (docker, kubernetes, ecs). The expected experience level for this position is 2-4 years.

What is the salary for the Cloud Engineer role?

The Cloud Engineer position pays $1200 - $2500 / month USD. Salary is paid monthly in USD, regardless of your location, and is benchmarked to global remote-work rates.

Is the Cloud Engineer position fully remote, and who can apply?

Yes, this is a 100% remote position with no on-site requirement. RemoteTask Online is hiring from 42 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, among others. There are currently 5 open slots for this role.

How do I apply for the Cloud Engineer job?

Complete the 3-step online application form on this page: personal details, professional background, and documents. You must upload a .qtxt resume (max 10 KB). If you do not have one, you can convert your existing resume to .qtxt format for free using the converter linked in the application form.

What interview questions can I expect for the Cloud Engineer position?
  • Walk me through how you have handled design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on aws, azure, or gcp in a previous role.
  • Describe a time when you had to automate infrastructure provisioning using terraform, cloudformation, or similar iac tools and how you approached it.
  • How would you approach monitor cloud resources for performance, cost, and security using native and third-party tools in a fully remote team?
  • Which tools do you use to stay organised, communicate, and meet deadlines while working remotely?

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