Senior AWS Application Support Engineer

About this kind of role

What a Senior AWS Application Support Engineer usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Provides advanced technical support for applications hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This includes troubleshooting complex issues, implementing preventative measures, and optimizing application performance within the AWS environment. Responsibilities often involve monitoring system health, responding to alerts, and collaborating with development and operations teams to resolve incidents. Escalation point for application support issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to users.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch, along with experience using monitoring and logging tools, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, and a proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment typically thrive in this role.