REMOTE Junior AWS Engineer/Octopus/Application Migrations

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Job Overview

Motion Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and motivated Junior AWS Engineer with experience in Octopus Deploy and application migrations. This role involves collaborating with a team of engineers to support, design, and implement cloud-native solutions within our AWS environment. The ideal candidate will assist in managing cloud infrastructure and facilitate the migration of applications to AWS while ensuring security, scalability, and performance. The position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment and migration of applications to AWS.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD processes using Octopus Deploy.
• Document architectural designs, workflow procedures, and configurations.
• Participate in regular system backups and recovery planning.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and cloud governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Hands-on experience with Octopus Deploy for CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Technologies & Tools

The Junior AWS Engineer will work primarily with Amazon Web Services (AWS), employing tools and technologies such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Octopus Deploy for application deployment. Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is beneficial. Additionally, knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions such as CloudWatch and third-party tools will be advantageous in this role.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate a strong passion for cloud technologies and a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicators who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams will thrive in this role. A proactive mindset, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and problem-solving, will contribute significantly to the success of the candidate in this position.