Full Time

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Brooksource
$120,000 - $160,000* / year (about $58–$77 an hour)

Job Description

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Overview

Brooksource is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud environments, ensure high availability, and implement best practices around cost and performance. You will play a critical role in advancing our cloud strategy while supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust cloud-based architectures on AWS, tailored to meet business needs.
  • Manage and optimize existing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Collaborate with software development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud services to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Implement and govern security best practices and compliance frameworks within the AWS environment.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and enhance team capabilities.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends to recommend improvements and innovations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically with AWS.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation.
  • Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, including CloudWatch, ELK stack, and Prometheus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud environments.
  • AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) is highly desirable.


Technologies & Tools

The Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) at Brooksource will utilize a variety of technologies and tools that enhance cloud capabilities and streamline processes. Key technologies include AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda. The engineer will work with IaC tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, as well as CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab. Monitoring tools such as Amazon CloudWatch and ELK stack will also be integral for maintaining and assessing the cloud infrastructure's performance and security.



Ideal Candidates

Successful candidates for the Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) position will possess a blend of technical acumen and interpersonal skills. They will be proactive in adopting new technologies, exhibit strong analytical abilities, and be detail-oriented individuals with a commitment to quality and performance. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also demonstrating leadership capability will make candidates stand out. A strong passion for cloud solutions and a desire to innovate will greatly contribute to the achievement of Brooksource's goals.

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