Senior Cloud Engineer

At Sony Music Publishing ("SMP"), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world's greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what's next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: The purpose of this role is to assist in the creation, maintenance, consultation of Sony Music Publishing (SMP) Cloud environment and applications.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain the Cloud (AWS) environment, support, and operations.

• Assist in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.

• Design, develop, deploy, and configure modular cloud-based systems that are highly available, scalable, and secure.

• Create and update support documentation and standards.

• Develop automated methodologies for deployment activities, configuration management, supporting systems, and business processes that are secure.

• Work in an agile environment, planning features and prioritizing changes based on team goals, product usage, and feedback.

• Accountable for accomplishing tasks both independently and collaboratively.

• Communicate with leaders, stakeholders, and users on process changes and proposals for future improvements.

• Define and document the best practices and strategies regarding deployment and maintenance of infrastructure and applications.

• Provide guidance, through leadership, and mentorship to Cloud, Development, and Business teams to build their cloud competencies.

• Proactively and/or based on report logs, identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.

• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company policy, standards, and best practice.

• Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements.

• Create CloudFormation Templates.

• Manage Database Infrastructure.

Who You Are:

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional.

• 2+ years experience with DMS.

• 5+ years specializing in AWS Cloud Services Operations.

• Experience with Cloud Networking, Cloud WAN.

• 4+ years experience with AWS Serverless Technology.

• Experience working with Application and Development teams.

• 3+ years experience with deploying using CICD, Gitlab and CloudFormation.

• 3+ years scripting in languages such as Bash and Python.

• 5+ years experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure fulfillment tasks.

• Strong diagnostic capabilities.

• Strong communication skills, able to communicate solutions and issues to both IT and non-IT.

• Self-driven to independently take projects from concept to architecture / design to implementation.

• Strong experience with IT Systems administration.

• Proven leader who motivates, inspires, and teaches others.

• High level of accountability; willing to take ownership and solve problems.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Machine Learning.

• Experience with AI.

• Experience with OKTA.

• Developer Experience.

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.

• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.

• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.

• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans.

• We invest in your professional growth & development.

• Time off for a winter recess.

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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