Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Codetech•Dallas, TX

23h

About The Position

The Senior AWS Cloud Engineer is responsible for executing and delivering cloud platforms as part of empowered teams. The role builds cloud-native and multi-cloud platforms using infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and Zero Trust architecture, and applies Site Reliability Engineering practices to create resilient, scalable platforms. It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and improve system architecture, while continuing to develop expertise in cloud, containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud engineering. The position covers the full cloud platform engineering and CloudOps lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, documentation, and support. The engineer helps integrate cloud services with software development and other organizational systems, supports CI/CD, leads automation efforts, monitors and assesses cloud environments, and may lead incident response and troubleshooting. This is a six-month contract opportunity.

Requirements

Relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in a similar role focused on cloud infrastructure design and management.
Strong proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience designing cloud architectures using automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
Working experience designing and implementing full-stack or microservice infrastructure using IaC best practices.
Understanding of secure software development methodologies and a Code First mindset.
Strong working knowledge of CI/CD processes, including debugging, testing, and integrating software tools.
In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and orchestration tools.
Expertise with cloud monitoring and logging tools such as ELK stack, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Solid understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and cloud security best practices.
Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, and Bash.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, deliver results, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Required skills include AWS CloudFormation.

Nice To Haves

Expert-level industry certification(s) in cloud environments such as Azure or AWS.
Specialized skills and technologies: Terraform, Azure, and AWS cloud management.

Responsibilities

Build, deploy, and manage cloud-based solutions, including infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
Participate in the full cloud platform engineering, CloudOps, and development cycle, from architecture and implementation through documentation and support.
Apply cloud architecture best practices to optimize performance, cost, and security.
Collaborate with software development teams to integrate cloud services and support CI/CD pipelines using containerization and orchestration technologies.
Audit and assess cloud environments using monitoring and logging tools to identify improvements and help ensure compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with cloud engineers and other team members, applying networking and cloud security best practices.
Promote an automation-first culture and lead automation of provisioning, deployment, configuration management, and monitoring.
Adopt new cloud technologies and tools, keeping up with industry trends and advancements.
Lead incident response and troubleshooting for cloud infrastructure issues when needed.
Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and present technical solutions clearly.
Drive collaboration with software development, DevSecOps, data engineering, infrastructure engineering, and IT support operations teams to integrate cloud services with other systems.