About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.

You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.

This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.

Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in our Dallas, TX offices
On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Strong Candidates Will:

Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with company match
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Leave

About You:

You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About the company

Lantern Care is a specialty care platform that helps self-funded employer health plans access high-quality, cost-effective care for complex needs. It builds a Network of Excellence by directly contracting top specialists and facilities, offering planned surgeries, cancer care, and infusion therapies with bundled payments. A dedicated care team guides members through diagnosis, scheduling, and follow-up, emphasizing local, accessible care that boosts utilization. Its goal is to reduce employer healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes by expanding access to specialty care through direct contracting and care navigation.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$31M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

March 2026 Morgan Health capital signals JPMorganChase conviction in employer specialty-care economics.
June 2026 Marathon pilot showed 47% higher referrals and 53% average savings.
February 2026 cancer expansion added NCI reviews and clinical trial access.

What critics are saying

Unknown post-rebrand unit economics make the $30 million March 2026 raise look tactical.
Included Health, Carrum Health, and Quantum Health commoditize Lantern’s employer sales motion.
If 2027 renewals miss savings claims, employers cut Lantern after pilot disappointments.

What makes Lantern Care unique

March 2026 PSO made Lantern the only independent COE with an AHRQ-listed PSO.
June 2026 Marathon Health integration embeds Lantern referrals inside primary care workflows.
Quantum Health and Lantern combined navigation with specialty contracting for employer clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
Hybrid Work Options

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Associated Press

Jun 18th, 2026

Marathon Health and Lantern partner to cut specialty care costs with integrated model

Marathon Health and Lantern have partnered to integrate primary and specialty care for employers and labour organisations, aiming to reduce specialty care costs. The collaboration connects Marathon's primary care model with Lantern's specialty care platform, allowing Marathon clients to purchase Lantern services directly. A pilot programme focusing on orthopaedic and surgical care showed a 37%-100% increase in Lantern referrals, a 47% rise in completed or avoided surgeries, and 53% average savings compared to network rates. Marathon providers will identify patients needing specialists and initiate referrals, whilst Lantern Care Advocates guide members through specialist selection and coordination. The integrated solution launches this year for shared customers, initially targeting orthopaedic surgery, a major employer cost driver.

PR Newswire

Mar 19th, 2026

Lantern Secures $30M Strategic Investment from Morgan Health and Echo Health Ventures to Help Employers Reduce Costs and Improve Outcomes for Specialty Care

/PRNewswire/ -- Lantern, the leading Specialty Care Platform serving 12 million people across the U.S., today announced a $30 million investment led by Morgan...

Coverager

Mar 20th, 2024

Healthjoy Selects Edh As Surgery Network Partner

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FinSMEs

Dec 19th, 2023

Employer Direct Healthcare Raises $92M Investment from Insight Partners, At $1 Billion Valuation

Employer Direct Healthcare raises $92M investment from Insight Partners, at $1 Billion valuation.