Cloud AWS Engineer - III
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Cloud AWS Engineer to join a dynamic and innovative team supporting a leading financial institution based in Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in AWS, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions that power mission-critical systems. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals on cutting-edge cloud projects that strengthen and protect national financial and payment systems. If you're passionate about AWS, containerization, and automation - and want to make an impact - we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS and other container-based platforms
- Proficiency in Terraform and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
- Strong background in Ansible Automation, Packer, and GitLab (or similar CI/CD, source control, and deployment technologies)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application system issues
- Experience in Agile environments and implementing DevOps best practices
- Strong understanding of change management, system monitoring, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and project updates
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using automation and containerization best practices
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments and infrastructure updates
- Analyze business and technical requirements to deliver secure and resilient cloud solutions
- Define and document system standards, configuration management processes, and best practices
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime
- Support risk management, compliance, and audit activities for cloud environments
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Lead or support technical projects, providing progress updates and technical documentation
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision coverage
- 401(k) plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
