Who we are:

Through a partnership-based approach, Coterie helps insurance professionals unlock untapped revenue in the small commercial space. With an innovative quoting platform that delivers accurate pricing and bindable quotes in less than one minute, Coterie makes small business insurance effortless.

We are on a mission to build and foster a world-class team to bring speed, simplicity, and service to commercial insurance. We value integrity, humility, passion, and intelligence. If you want to push yourself, promote social good, and reshape a $200B+ market, we’re excited to talk to you!

What will the Sr Cloud Infrastructure do?

Coterie is hiring an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in the Azure cloud platform to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructures, with an emphasis on Kubernetes, Azure Front Door, SQL, and other Azure PaaS solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive successful, standardized, cloud-based solutions.

General Responsibilities:

1. Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure.
2. Collaborate with engineering and data teams to support the implementation and maintenance of cloud-native applications using Kubernetes micro-service architecture, Azure Container Registry, and other Azure PaaS offerings.
3. Manage and monitor cloud services and infrastructure for performance and cost optimization.
4. Develop, enhance, and test disaster recovery and backup strategies and plans to ensure business continuity through effective cloud architecture strategies.
5. Consult on CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure-specific automation.
6. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
7. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and systems.
8. Drive continuous improvement in cloud-based solutions by evaluating new tools, technologies, and best practices.

Technical Responsibilities:

1. Azure Cloud Platform: Architect and implement cloud solutions using Azure services including Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
2. Kubernetes: Support ASK infrastructure, ensuring effective scaling, security, and operations in a cloud-native environment.
3. Microsoft Front Door: Design and manage global load balancing and traffic routing using Microsoft Front Door for high-performance web applications.
4. SQL and Data Solutions: Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Storage Accounts, and other data services to ensure high-performing, secure, and cost-efficient database solutions.
5. Automation & Scripting: Manage infrastructure automation using tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, or Pulumi to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources.
6. Security and Compliance: Ensure cloud infrastructure is secure and in compliance with industry standards by implementing network security policies, encryption, and compliance controls within the Azure environment, along with playing an active role in vulnerability and configuration management.
7. Monitoring & Alerts: Set up and manage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting of cloud infrastructure.
8. Performance & Cost Optimization: Identify and implement strategies for cost reduction and performance optimization across the Azure environment, including rightsizing and auto-scaling of resources.

What we are looking for:

1. Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure engineering.
2. Kubernetes: At least 3 years of experience with Kubernetes, including management of clusters, configuration, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
3. Azure Services: Deep experience with Azure cloud services, including but not limited to AKS, Front Door, App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Databricks and other Azure PaaS solutions.
4. Data Solutions: Familiarity with ETL, data warehouse, and analytics deployments.
5. DevOps: Strong familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
6. Security Expertise: Proven ability to implement security best practices in cloud environments, with a focus on securing infrastructure.
7. Scripting: Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
8. Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer) are highly preferred.
9. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams in a cross-functional environment.

Our interview process:

Our hiring process generally consists of 4 phases. The goal is to provide an opportunity for us to learn more about our candidates while allowing them to get to know us as well!

1. Phase 1: Qualified candidates will first meet with a member of our People Operations team for a phone interview. This discussion is a high-level conversation to understand more about your background and interests and for us to share more about Coterie and the position.
2. Phase 2: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in our PDP survey and meet with our Hiring Manager for a 2nd interview via Teams video. This interview is designed to be more detail oriented and allows you to learn more about the role and expected to be 30 minutes in length.
3. Phase 3: Top candidates will be invited to participate in an experiential exercise interview. This will include a project provided in advance along with a 1-hour interview conducted with our hiring manager.
4. Phase 4: Final candidates will receive an invite to our final interview series. This series will include 1:1 interviews with additional team members. The final series is roughly 1-2 hours in total.

What's in it for you:

Coterie has excellent benefits for all full-time employees. We offer the following:

1. 100% remote
2. Health insurance through Aetna (we pay 100% of premiums)
3. Dental and vision insurance through Guardian (we pay 100% of premiums)
4. Basic life insurance (we pay 100% of premiums)
5. Access to flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) (for those using HSA eligible plans)
6. 401K plan (up 4% match with immediate vest)
7. Flexible PTO and 12 company-paid holidays each year
8. Continuing education annual stipend
9. Annual salary estimated between $110,000-$140,000 based on national data. Candidates who meet all the minimum requirements and possess additional relevant experience, as outlined in the job description, may be considered for a salary above the midpoint of the above range. Salary is based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc.

Work Authorization:

At this time, Coterie Insurance is unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Falsification of an application, including work authorization status, is immediate grounds for dismissal from consideration.

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