Cloud Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Cloud engineer jobs in Michigan are in active demand, concentrated in the automotive technology, healthcare IT, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level cloud support to senior cloud architect. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the primary hiring hubs, where established employers like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan maintain substantial cloud infrastructure teams. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan are cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, DevOps automation, and cloud security. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Are you passionate about building modern cloud infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, and driving scalable platform engineering? Gordon Food Service is hiring a DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join our technology team!
We are actively seeking candidates at either an Intermediate or Senior level. Whether you are an experienced engineer ready for your next step or a senior technical lead looking to drive architectural strategy and vision, we have room for you to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Build & Automate Cloud Systems: Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provision, manage, and scale performant cloud environments.
- Enable CI/CD: Write and optimize automated pipelines to streamline software builds, testing, and continuous deployment.
- Maintain & Secure Platforms: Ensure system health, monitor network/storage/compute services, and promote "Shift Left" security across all platform layers.
- Collaborate & Troubleshoot: Partner closely with application teams to design cloud-ready architectures and resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
- Drive Strategy (Senior Level) : Lead domain architectural vision, design long-term roadmaps, manage capacity planning, and lead cross-functional technology projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Core Technical Skills (Both Levels):
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Automation & IaC: Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack.
- Containerization & Private Cloud: Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenStack, or software-defined networking (VLANs, firewalls, load balancers).
- Scripting: Strong scripting abilities in Python, Go, Shell, Ruby, or Perl.
- Build & Release: Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, and Git version control.
What you bring to the table:
Intermediate DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system administration.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Required).
- Role Focus: Independent problem-solver focused on building automation, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and maintaining pipeline reliability.
Senior DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system engineering.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Preferred).
- Role Focus: Technical leader with a track record of driving cloud architecture strategy, capacity planning, and guiding cross-functional teams through complex engineering projects.
When you will work:
- Schedule: Standard office environment with participation in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend work as needed for support.
- Travel: Occasional light travel.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Are you passionate about building modern cloud infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, and driving scalable platform engineering? Gordon Food Service is hiring a DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join our technology team!
We are actively seeking candidates at either an Intermediate or Senior level. Whether you are an experienced engineer ready for your next step or a senior technical lead looking to drive architectural strategy and vision, we have room for you to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Build & Automate Cloud Systems: Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provision, manage, and scale performant cloud environments.
- Enable CI/CD: Write and optimize automated pipelines to streamline software builds, testing, and continuous deployment.
- Maintain & Secure Platforms: Ensure system health, monitor network/storage/compute services, and promote "Shift Left" security across all platform layers.
- Collaborate & Troubleshoot: Partner closely with application teams to design cloud-ready architectures and resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
- Drive Strategy (Senior Level) : Lead domain architectural vision, design long-term roadmaps, manage capacity planning, and lead cross-functional technology projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Core Technical Skills (Both Levels):
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Automation & IaC: Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack.
- Containerization & Private Cloud: Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenStack, or software-defined networking (VLANs, firewalls, load balancers).
- Scripting: Strong scripting abilities in Python, Go, Shell, Ruby, or Perl.
- Build & Release: Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, and Git version control.
What you bring to the table:
Intermediate DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system administration.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Required).
- Role Focus: Independent problem-solver focused on building automation, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and maintaining pipeline reliability.
Senior DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system engineering.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Preferred).
- Role Focus: Technical leader with a track record of driving cloud architecture strategy, capacity planning, and guiding cross-functional teams through complex engineering projects.
When you will work:
- Schedule: Standard office environment with participation in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend work as needed for support.
- Travel: Occasional light travel.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Cloud Engineer Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native or hybrid cloud architectures
- Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Kubernetes
- Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator
Cloud Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud engineer in Michigan?
Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work as a cloud engineer. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field, followed by earning platform certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Michigan employers in the automotive and healthcare sectors place particular weight on hands-on cloud project experience alongside those credentials.
How much do cloud engineers make in Michigan?
Cloud engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $105,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,440 for the lowest 10% to over $160,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring cloud engineers in Michigan right now include Gordon Food Service, ODL, and Ithaka, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive, healthcare, and insurance headquarters means many of these openings support large-scale enterprise cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure programs.
Which Michigan cities have the most cloud engineer jobs?
Troy, Wyoming, and Ann Arbor have the most cloud engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share, anchored by automotive technology companies and large financial institutions headquartered there, while Ann Arbor's university ecosystem and growing tech sector and Grand Rapids' expanding healthcare and manufacturing IT market contribute a consistent volume of postings.
Are there remote cloud engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud engineering is inherently infrastructure work managed through remote access tools, making it one of the more remote-friendly technical disciplines. About 50% of cloud engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the work adapts to distributed teams. The roles most commonly offered as fully remote are cloud architecture, DevOps engineering, and cloud security.
How can I get hired as a cloud engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent IT role such as systems administrator, network technician, or IT support specialist, which are common feeder positions at Michigan employers like Ford Motor Company, Spectrum Health, and large Detroit-area financial firms. Earning an entry-level cloud certification on AWS or Azure, building a portfolio of personal or open-source cloud projects, and applying to associate cloud engineer or cloud operations analyst postings gives candidates a concrete edge without a prior cloud-specific job title.
Where can I find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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