Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

This position is based in Plano, TX with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We’re Looking For:

We seek a highly skilled Cloud Systems Engineer Lead with extensive experience in AWS services, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), cloud security, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud encryption best practices, mainly using AWS Key Management Service (KMS), and will be proficient in managing Kubernetes clusters using Amazon EKS. This role involves building and maintaining AWS infrastructure, providing technical guidance, and mentoring a team of engineers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

AWS Service and IAC Expertise:

Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage solutions, databases, and networking components.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation tools.

Cloud Security (High Level):

Ensure cloud infrastructure security by implementing best practices for encryption and data protection.
Utilize AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to manage encryption keys and secure sensitive data.

DevOps and CICD:

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and management of applications.
Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters using Amazon EKS.

Technical Guidance and Mentorship:

Provide technical guidance and support to application teams, helping them to design and implement cloud-based solutions.
Attend meetings to gather requirements, understand project needs, and develop appropriate design and implementation strategies.
Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience with AWS services and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools.
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, particularly with AWS KMS.
Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development.
Experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Skills:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification.
Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with additional DevOps tools and practices.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Flexible spending accounts
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.