Full-Time
Manager – Cloud Engineering Architect
Posted on 1/13/2026
Accurate Background
501-1,000 employees
Background screening solutions for HR
Compensation Overview
$120k - $180k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
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- Ten or more years of Cloud Engineering industry experience with three or more years building and leading high-performing engineering teams with a focus on cloud computing
- Extensive experience with building and supporting Kubernetes clusters and containers
- Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
- Expertise in software development lifecycle management, including development, staging, and production environments
- Strong knowledge of AWS storage management (Elastic Block Store, Simple Storage Service) and cloud networking
- Hands-on experience with AWS security and Identity and Access Management configurations
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues with AWS or third-party providers
- DevOps experience, supporting enterprise cloud projects and implementing automation
- Strong communication and customer engagement skills to translate business requirements into cloud solutions
- Ability to work with team members from around the globe/experience working with offshore models
- Exceptional leadership and people skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance our cloud compute capabilities, aligning them with Accurate’s overall business strategy
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within your organization
- Technical Oversight: Provide technical expertise and guidance on cloud computing architectures, systems design and performance optimization. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of these platforms
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, program management and application support, to deliver exceptional customer experiences and deliver optimized solutions
- Project Management: Manage complex projects, including major initiatives and product launches, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
- Industry Trends: Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in cloud computing. Protect our intellectual property and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
- Management: Lead capacity planning, budget forecasting, and vendor/license management for cloud platforms. Establish clear KPIs, SLAs, and operational excellence metrics
- Design and implement cloud architectures using AWS services, following the AWS Well Architected Framework
- Oversee and implement AWS networking solutions, including Elastic Load Balancers, firewalls, and VPC configurations
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and delivery of cloud solutions
- Develop reusable architectural patterns to streamline solution delivery
- Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and design tailored AWS solutions
- Implement Agile methodologies to improve development and deployment processes
- Support both Linux and Windows environments in cloud-based infrastructures
- Hands-on experience with AWS cost optimization and performance tuning
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) are a plus
- Familiarity with all aspects of software development from architecture to deployment and maintenance
- Understanding of cloud computing architectures, systems design and performance optimization
- Deep familiarity with modern web application technologies & frameworks
- Results orientation with a focus on delivery
- Track record as a leader of consistent product delivery, employee satisfaction, and retention
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Accurate Background provides background screening solutions for HR teams and organizations. It offers a suite of services such as criminal searches, drug testing, and global screening, delivered through subscription-based plans and customized packages. The product works by employers initiating checks through Accurate Background’s technology platform, which uses data from various sources to run criminal, employment, and health-related verifications, then delivers compliant results to help with hiring decisions and onboarding. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, globally connected screening suite and a focus on compliance and a smooth candidate experience across small businesses to large enterprises. Its goal is to streamline the hiring process while reducing onboarding risks for employers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$5M
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Steve Barnett's appointment drives global expansion post-Sterling $2.2B sale.
- Vero Screening acquisition bolsters UK market leadership immediately.
- VerifyNow buy and Aaron Hayes promotion strengthen APAC, EMEA presence.
What critics are saying
- First Advantage's 15% US share erodes Accurate's 5-7% in 6-12 months.
- Checkr's 30% lower pricing steals SMB clients in 6-12 months.
- EU AI Act fines halt social media tools in Europe by 2026.
What makes Accurate Background unique
- Accurate Background offers ID verification with selfie matching across 200+ countries.
- Proprietary technology enables social media screening launched March 28, 2022.
- Minority-owned status distinguishes it as largest private background screener.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Company News
Accurate, a background screening provider, has launched an enhanced Identity Verification solution to help employers combat rising candidate fraud. The solution verifies government-issued IDs and confirms candidate identity in seconds using real-time selfie matching. The platform addresses growing identity fraud risks, including stolen IDs, synthetic identities and AI-generated deepfakes. Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four candidate profiles could be fake, exposing organisations to financial loss and security breaches. The solution features government ID verification across 200+ countries, liveness detection through selfie capture, and facial matching technology. It requires no app download and integrates into existing screening programmes. Accurate has over 25 years of experience providing background screening solutions globally, operating in more than 240 countries and territories across industries including healthcare, retail, transportation and insurance.
Accurate, a provider of global background checks and monitoring solutions, has appointed Steve Barnett as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Barnett brings extensive experience in legal, governance, compliance and enterprise risk management from high-growth organisations. Barnett previously served as EVP, Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Sterling Check Corp., where he guided the company through multiple acquisitions, a successful IPO and its $2.2 billion sale in 2024. He led global teams across legal, compliance and risk management whilst working with private equity sponsors and the board. Before Sterling, Barnett held senior legal roles at Jackson Hewitt and NRT Incorporated, and began his career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He holds a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.
NEENAH, Wis. - J. J. Keller & Associates is announcing a strategic arrangement with Accurate, enhancing its Driver Qualification File Management Service to provide companies with even faster, more reliable verification of data when hiring commercial drivers.
IRVINE, CA, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Accurate Background, the world's largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Australia and Asia Pacific region (APAC).
IRVINE, CA - Accurate Background, a global provider of background checks and workforce monitoring solutions, has partnered with Konfir, a UK-based employment verification technology company.