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Cloud Operations Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Cloud infrastructure expertise in areas like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes strengthens your sponsorship case considerably.
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It's time to transform markets
Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time-consuming. It’s time for a change.
Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform–fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before.
At Octaura, everyone belongs
It’s essential that Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. The world is diverse and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values-driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful and innovative. And fun!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for building out our operations platform, ensuring efficiency through automation, deploying product updates, identifying production issues and implementing strategic integrations that meet our clients’ needs. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a well-rounded understanding of Enterprise Architecture, and an automation background with experience running production environments at scale. The candidate will help develop new architectural patterns for emerging products, contribute to environment standardization, develop new monitoring and security tools, and contribute to maintaining operational BAU.
This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office and our current structure is 4 days (Mon-Thurs) in the office, 1 day from home.
Core responsibilities
- Contribute to operational readiness and platform stability by proactive automation and reactive environment support
- Develop and maintain a platform of integrated systems and tooling to support Agile and DevOps practices across a diverse set of workflows used by multiple development teams
- Evaluate and integrate third-party software and configure connectivity with client infrastructure
- Maintain and enforce compliance with audit controls and external certifications
- Design and implement solutions for managing applications and infrastructure, with goals of increasing the security, reliability, repeatability, and consistency of operational tasks
- Work with software developers to ensure best practices of development, processes, testing, operations, production deployment and monitoring
- Work closely with business and technology teams to analyze and resolve issues on the platform
- Provide day-to-day application-level support for production incidents
- Develop and maintain automation application tools, websites, and utilities
- Actively contribute to ongoing process improvement to help streamline the development life cycle
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
- Extensive knowledge of modern cloud environments (preferably AWS)
- Linux sysadmin and debugging experience
- Proficiency in 1 or more scripting languages. Python preferred
- Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-code management. Terraform preferred
- Problem solving and focus on understanding root-cause of issues
- Experience with VMs and containers
- Experience running scalable, multi-region production environments
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Sense of humor
Octaura Work Perks
At Octaura, our people are our most valuable asset, and we are pleased to offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
- 90% company-paid healthcare
- Onsite gym & discounted membership
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment
Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
It's time to transform markets
Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time-consuming. It’s time for a change.
Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform–fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before.
At Octaura, everyone belongs
It’s essential that Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. The world is diverse and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values-driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful and innovative. And fun!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for building out our operations platform, ensuring efficiency through automation, deploying product updates, identifying production issues and implementing strategic integrations that meet our clients’ needs. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a well-rounded understanding of Enterprise Architecture, and an automation background with experience running production environments at scale. The candidate will help develop new architectural patterns for emerging products, contribute to environment standardization, develop new monitoring and security tools, and contribute to maintaining operational BAU.
This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office and our current structure is 4 days (Mon-Thurs) in the office, 1 day from home.
Core responsibilities
- Contribute to operational readiness and platform stability by proactive automation and reactive environment support
- Develop and maintain a platform of integrated systems and tooling to support Agile and DevOps practices across a diverse set of workflows used by multiple development teams
- Evaluate and integrate third-party software and configure connectivity with client infrastructure
- Maintain and enforce compliance with audit controls and external certifications
- Design and implement solutions for managing applications and infrastructure, with goals of increasing the security, reliability, repeatability, and consistency of operational tasks
- Work with software developers to ensure best practices of development, processes, testing, operations, production deployment and monitoring
- Work closely with business and technology teams to analyze and resolve issues on the platform
- Provide day-to-day application-level support for production incidents
- Develop and maintain automation application tools, websites, and utilities
- Actively contribute to ongoing process improvement to help streamline the development life cycle
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
- Extensive knowledge of modern cloud environments (preferably AWS)
- Linux sysadmin and debugging experience
- Proficiency in 1 or more scripting languages. Python preferred
- Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-code management. Terraform preferred
- Problem solving and focus on understanding root-cause of issues
- Experience with VMs and containers
- Experience running scalable, multi-region production environments
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Sense of humor
Octaura Work Perks
At Octaura, our people are our most valuable asset, and we are pleased to offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
- 90% company-paid healthcare
- Onsite gym & discounted membership
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment
Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Cloud Operations Engineer
Document your cloud certifications before applying
AWS, Azure, and GCP certifications are strong credentials for PERM-based sponsorship because they substantiate the specialized requirements an employer lists in the labor certification, making it harder for DOL to require a broader candidate search.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Employers enrolled in E-Verify have an established compliance infrastructure, which correlates with familiarity in sponsoring employment-based green cards. Many STEM-heavy cloud teams at mid-to-large tech firms fall into this category.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Operations Engineer roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated employment-based sponsorship rather than pitching the process cold.
Align your job title to PERM requirements early
The job title and duties on your offer letter must match the PERM application exactly. Ambiguous titles like 'cloud generalist' can complicate the labor certification audit, so push your employer to use a precise, DOL-recognized occupational classification from the start.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before negotiating your offer
Cloud Operations Engineers with a bachelor's degree typically file under EB-3, while candidates with a master's degree or a combination of advanced credentials may qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter priority date waits depending on your country of birth.
Request concurrent I-485 filing if your priority date is current
If your country's priority date is current when your employer files the I-140, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, keeping you authorized to work in the U.S. without gaps while USCIS processes your green card.
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Find Cloud Operations Engineer JobsCloud Operations Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Operations Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Cloud Operations Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer specifies it as a minimum requirement, EB-2 may apply. The PERM labor certification must accurately reflect the minimum education and experience the job genuinely requires.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap on annual approvals at the EB-3 skilled worker level. The PERM process does add time upfront, typically 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is even filed, but the end result is a path to permanence rather than repeated renewals.
What wage level does DOL require for a sponsored Cloud Operations Engineer?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific role, location, and job zone as determined by DOL's OFLC Wage Search. Cloud Operations Engineers typically fall at wage levels II through IV depending on seniority. Paying below prevailing wage is a common reason PERM applications are audited or denied, so your offer letter salary should match or exceed the DOL benchmark.
How can I find Cloud Operations Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Cloud Operations Engineer roles filtered by employers with a documented history of PERM filings and I-140 approvals. This approach saves time because you're applying to companies that already understand the sponsorship process, rather than educating a hiring manager from scratch during the offer stage.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm still on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you're on H-1B is standard practice. Filing early establishes your priority date, which determines your place in the green card queue. If your employer files the I-140 before your sixth H-1B year, you may also become eligible for H-1B extensions beyond the normal six-year cap under AC21 portability rules, provided the I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days.
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