Cloud AWS Engineer - US REMOTE

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Overview

As a Cloud AWS Engineer at Connection, you will play a pivotal role in the architecture, implementation, and management of cloud-based solutions on the AWS platform. Your expertise will contribute to the design and optimization of cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure while addressing technical challenges and driving innovation within our cloud services.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Monitor cloud environments and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Work with DevOps practices to improve deployment frequency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices in cloud architecture.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost and performance efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud-based applications securely.
• Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders on cloud architecture solutions.
• Document processes and maintain detailed architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically on AWS platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, deployment, and management.
• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and cloud security best practices.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Technologies & Tools

The successful candidate will utilize a variety of technologies and tools including Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud deployments, DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitLab for CI/CD, Terraform for infrastructure as code, as well as monitoring solutions such as CloudWatch and Datadog. Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes will also be essential for optimizing application deployments in the cloud environment.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude with a strong analytical mindset, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cloud technologies is essential. Additionally, a passion for solving complex technical problems and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels will make you an excellent fit for our dynamic environment.