Job DescriptionCloud Engineer – AWS China & Alibaba Cloud We are looking for a Cloud Engineer with strong experience in AWS China and Alibaba Cloud. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating secure multi-account Landing Zones (Public and Private Cloud) , cloud governance frameworks, automation solutions leveraging DevOps and Ai tools and cloud financial management (FinOps). The candidate will work closely with application teams, security teams, and architects to enable secure, compliant, and scalable cloud adoption across China. As a member of the Cloud Engineering team, he/she will be responsible for: Continuously evolve the multi-cloud Landing Zone by adopting global standards, governance frameworks, and security controls. Partner with technical teams to provide cloud architecture consultation, design reviews, and technical guidance for China cloud initiatives. Promote cloud engineering practices through training sessions, workshops, and communities of practice. Design and implement automation solutions to eliminate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency. Preferred to have deep knowledge on DevOps and Ai tools.Support FinOps activities, including cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and usage governance across multi-cloud environments. Develop and maintain SDLC, operational, and technical documentation for cloud platforms and new service capabilities. Education Background Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Required Experience and Skills 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or platform engineering. 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting AWS China and Alibaba Cloud. Experience designing and operating multi-account Landing Zones and cloud governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of SSO, IAM, logging, monitoring, and compliance. Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Alibaba ROS. Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.Ai background: Alibaba QWEN, Claude and CoPilot Strong programming and automation skills using Python, Terraform, or similar scripting languages. Experience with cloud financial management tools and reporting platforms. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Required Skills:Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, English Language, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language)Preferred Skills:Communication, Information Technology (IT) InfrastructureCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:Not ApplicableShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:12/31/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.