Software Engineer III, Automation & Cloud Platforms

At Summit, we're on the lookout for talent that doesn't just think "outside the box," but brings their own unique perspective to the table. With our relentless pursuit of excellence and curiosity, we lead innovation in our industry. We humanize technology by actively listening to our clients, crafting tailored proposals, and delivering on the promise of technology with precision and purpose.

Summit is a leading provider of enterprise-class Application Hosting, Managed Services, and Cloud Solutions for regulated industries, with deep experience supporting compliance, security, and performance in complex IT environments. Our mission is to simplify the complex - ensuring our clients’ technology environments are secure, performant, and purpose-built for their most critical applications.

As a Software Engineer III, Automation & Cloud Platforms, you will own and evolve one of Summit’s core internal platforms that powers our Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering. This role blends software engineering, automation, and cloud infrastructure, and is ideal for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and solving real operational problems through code. 

You’ll be trusted as the technical owner of the platform, partnering closely with infrastructure, operations, and support teams to ensure the system is reliable, scalable, and continuously improving. This is a hands-on role with meaningful impact across the business. 

What You’ll Do:

• Own the design, development, and operation of Summit’s internal automation and provisioning platform 
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and automation workflows that support customer onboarding and infrastructure provisioning  
• Develop and maintain automation for Windows-based infrastructure and Active Directory environments 
• Design resilient workflows with strong error handling, logging, and alerting 
• Partner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Operations, and Client Experience teams 
• Maintain and improve cloud services in Microsoft Azure with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability 
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across application, automation, and infrastructure layers 
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability 

What You’ll Deliver:

• A stable, scalable automation platform that supports reliable customer provisioning 
• Well-structured, maintainable application code and automation 
• Clear technical documentation and operational runbooks 
• Automated workflows that reduce manual effort and operational risk 
• Secure, well-managed cloud infrastructure aligned with Summit standards 
• Ongoing improvements to deployment processes, observability, and technical debt 

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Enjoy owning systems end-to-end and being accountable for how they run in production 
• Are comfortable working across software, automation, and infrastructure layers 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and enjoy digging into complex technical issues 
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical partners 
• Value clean, maintainable systems and thoughtful documentation 
• Are self-directed, organized, and comfortable making technical decisions 

Technical Depth Snapshot (For Those Who Want the Details) 

This role operates across a broad technical surface area. You’ll work with Python and Django for backend services and APIs, PowerShell for automation in Windows-based environments, and Microsoft Azure for cloud services including serverless functions, automation, containers, and identity. The platform integrates with Active Directory, virtualized infrastructure, and third-party systems to deliver reliable, automated provisioning at scale. 

Bonus Points:

• Experience with workflow orchestration or automation platforms, ideally Prefect 
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Bicep, ARM, Terraform, etc.) 
• Background supporting Windows-based, virtualized, or DaaS environments (Hyper-V, SCVMM) 
• Experience in MSP, SaaS, or regulated-industry environments 
• Frontend experience (React or similar) to support internal tools 

At Summit, our culture and core values are important to us. As a diverse team of passionate pathfinders, we deliver on the promise of technology. If this sparks your interest, we'd love to chat with you!

• Empower our people
• Constant elevation
• Customer first
• Focus on outcomes
• Embrace curiosity

Summit offers a total rewards package designed to support you at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Here's a quick look at some of what's included. Your recruiter will walk you through all the details, and a few extras we didn't list here.

• Flexible Time Off (yes, really)  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance — with HSA/HRA options  
• 401(k) with 4% employer match  
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage  
• Free employee colocation and cloud account  
• A fun, casual work environment where you can be yourself  

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $137,000 - $171,100 annually, dependent on your experience, skills, and location. We aim to make offers that feel fair, forward-looking, and reflective of what you bring to the table — and where you want to grow.

Internal candidates may see a different compensation package based on their current role, pay history, and progression at Summit. Same thoughtful approach, just with a bit more context.

Summit is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Summit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

As part of this commitment, Summit will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected].