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Get Access To All JobsAt KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact.
Position Summary:
To support KBI's Digital transformation, the Senior Cloud Platform Engineer position is a key role in the Digital group within the Information Technology department. The Digital group is responsible for transforming KBI through delivering and supporting custom digital products (data and applications). These applications are built using services and cloud technologies provided by Amazon Web Services and the cloud platform engineering functions are to collaborate with product teams to build, deploy, monitor, and support these applications. The Senior Cloud Platform Engineer role is expected to own the design and operations of our cloud infrastructure and monitor the technology landscape to constantly seek increased reliability, robustness and speed of development and deployment of new or existing Digital products, so as to maximize the Digital group’s impact on KBI’s business.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and operate KBI's AWS-based platform supporting digital products, data platforms, and cloud-native applications.
- Own and evolve KBI's Kubernetes platform (Amazon EKS), including platform architecture, upgrades, scalability, security, observability, and operational excellence.
- Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure across development, test, and production environments.
- Lead the design and implementation of platform capabilities supporting both GMP and non-GMP workloads.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and related tooling.
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions that ensure platform reliability and performance.
- Create self-service platform capabilities, reusable deployment patterns, and engineering standards that improve developer productivity and operational consistency.
- Partner with Quality, Compliance, Security, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to establish platform governance, security controls, and operational standards.
- Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform enhancements that improve reliability, security, scalability, and developer experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native platforms in AWS.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
- Experience supporting multi-account AWS environments.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation solutions.
- Experience with GitOps methodologies and related tooling.
- Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security architecture, and governance principles.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Salary Range: $112,480 – $154,660
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.
About KBI:
KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe.
KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact.
Position Summary:
To support KBI's Digital transformation, the Senior Cloud Platform Engineer position is a key role in the Digital group within the Information Technology department. The Digital group is responsible for transforming KBI through delivering and supporting custom digital products (data and applications). These applications are built using services and cloud technologies provided by Amazon Web Services and the cloud platform engineering functions are to collaborate with product teams to build, deploy, monitor, and support these applications. The Senior Cloud Platform Engineer role is expected to own the design and operations of our cloud infrastructure and monitor the technology landscape to constantly seek increased reliability, robustness and speed of development and deployment of new or existing Digital products, so as to maximize the Digital group’s impact on KBI’s business.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and operate KBI's AWS-based platform supporting digital products, data platforms, and cloud-native applications.
- Own and evolve KBI's Kubernetes platform (Amazon EKS), including platform architecture, upgrades, scalability, security, observability, and operational excellence.
- Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure across development, test, and production environments.
- Lead the design and implementation of platform capabilities supporting both GMP and non-GMP workloads.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and related tooling.
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions that ensure platform reliability and performance.
- Create self-service platform capabilities, reusable deployment patterns, and engineering standards that improve developer productivity and operational consistency.
- Partner with Quality, Compliance, Security, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to establish platform governance, security controls, and operational standards.
- Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform enhancements that improve reliability, security, scalability, and developer experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native platforms in AWS.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
- Experience supporting multi-account AWS environments.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation solutions.
- Experience with GitOps methodologies and related tooling.
- Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security architecture, and governance principles.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Salary Range: $112,480 – $154,660
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.
About KBI:
KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe.
KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
Map your credentials to SOC codes
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer roles typically map to SOC 15-1299 or 15-1252. Pull the O*NET profile for your target code before interviews so you can articulate why your degree and cloud architecture experience satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Cloud platform roles exist at these institutions, and a cap-exempt filing clears the 60-day post-OPT gap risk entirely.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III and Level IV wages for your target SOC code and work location. Employers must certify at least the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't clear DOL certification.
Search H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by cloud engineering roles to identify employers with active LCA certifications for your target SOC code. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage requirements, cutting your list to sponsors with a demonstrated H-1B filing track record.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled on your start date or your extension is void. Ask the recruiter to confirm enrollment status in writing before signing, not after, since re-enrollment can't be backdated.
Request premium processing into your offer terms
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication for I-129 petitions under premium processing. Cloud platform roles often involve security clearance timelines or onboarding freezes, so negotiating employer-paid premium processing eliminates the uncertainty of standard multi-month adjudication.
H-1B Visa Senior Cloud Platform Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS defines specialty occupation as a role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Senior Cloud Platform Engineer positions routinely require degrees in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, and the O*NET profile for the corresponding SOC code confirms the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Most petitions in this category are approved without a Request for Evidence when the job description tightly matches the degree requirement.
How do I find Senior Cloud Platform Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers based on DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, filtered by occupation code. This shows you which companies have certified LCAs for cloud engineering roles, meaning they've already completed DOL prevailing-wage requirements. Sorting by recency and filing volume helps you distinguish companies with a consistent sponsorship pattern from those that filed once years ago.
Can I switch to a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer role at a new employer while on H-1B?
Yes, under H-1B portability you can start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition, as long as your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a new LCA certified for the specific work location and SOC code. The 60-day grace period after leaving your previous employer gives you a window to line up the new filing before status lapses.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer's cloud platform team is restructured or my role is eliminated?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and job described in the approved petition. If your role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. A new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition before that window closes. Starting that process immediately after notice, not at day 59, is what determines whether portability applies.
Does the prevailing wage for Senior Cloud Platform Engineer roles vary by work location?
Yes, significantly. DOL sets prevailing wages at the metropolitan statistical area level, so the certified wage for the same SOC code in San Francisco differs from the wage in Austin or Raleigh. Your employer's LCA must certify the wage for every location where you'll work more than 30 days in a year, including remote work locations. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III and Level IV figures for each city in your target search.