Full Time

AWS Cloud Engineer

LER TechForce
$100,000 - $150,000* / year (about $48–$72 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

As an AWS Cloud Engineer at LER TechForce, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that meet our organization’s technical and business requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage projects throughout their lifecycles, ensuring high levels of performance, security, and reliability of our cloud infrastructure. The role requires a deep understanding of AWS services and best practices, as well as the ability to support continuous improvements in our deployment processes.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud architectures on the AWS platform.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud services for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Implement security best practices to safeguard cloud environments and data.
  • Collaborate with development teams to establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
  • Automate deployment processes using CI/CD tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of cloud resources and configurations.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to AWS services.
  • Stay current with AWS updates and emerging technologies to make informed recommendations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud engineering or system administration.
  • Strong proficiency with AWS services and architecture, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
  • Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is preferred.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline).
  • Solid understanding of networking, security protocols, and firewall configurations.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


Technologies & Tools

In this position, the AWS Cloud Engineer will work with a variety of technologies and tools that support effective cloud-based application management and deployment. The primary technologies include AWS services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, and AWS Lambda. Other tools utilized may include Terraform for IaC, Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch or Datadog for performance analysis.



Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for the AWS Cloud Engineer position will possess strong analytical skills paired with a proactive approach to problem-solving. They should be highly adaptable to change and excited by the continuous evolution of cloud technologies. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of working independently as well as within a collaborative environment, and demonstrate a commitment to best practices in cloud governance and security, always aiming to contribute to the improvement of service quality and efficiency within the organization.

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