Senior AWS Engineer

Kforce • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Kforce has a client in Leesburg, VA that is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in software development
• At least 7 years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering
• At least 7 years of in-depth AWS/Cloud Operations experience
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud-based build/deployment pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, Kubernetes/platform engineering, Jenkins, Python, Terraform, Docker
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment technologies
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience working in an Enterprise/Shared Service DevOps team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• prior experience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) with Kratix and Argo CD
• prior experience with USDA or other federal agencies

Responsibilities

• Automate the provisioning of AWS environments and build infrastructure from the ground up using Terraform
• Design and develop automation workflows; Perform unit testing and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and resiliency
• Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and self-service capabilities to support platform operations
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers on pipeline management, automation, and development best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and other engineering teams to communicate technical solutions and solve complex business challenges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees