Full Time

Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer - Remote

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

Job Description

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Job Overview

As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer at Lensa, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based architectures and solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure security compliance. Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency, allowing us to leverage the full capabilities of AWS to support our growing business needs.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design and manage scalable, secure, and highly available AWS infrastructure.
  • Implement automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues within cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with development teams to define and implement cloud best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular audits of cloud systems and perform risk assessments.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Stay up-to-date with AWS services and industry trends to propose enhancements.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering or related roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security protocols and best practices.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.


Technologies & Tools

The Senior AWS Cloud Engineer will primarily utilize a variety of technologies and tools associated with the AWS ecosystem, including but not limited to AWS Management Console, CloudFormation, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, AWS Lambda for serverless computing, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch and ELK Stack. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline will also be essential to streamline deployment processes.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Senior AWS Cloud Engineer position at Lensa will be a proactive and analytical thinker, capable of adapting to dynamic environments and challenging situations. They should possess strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A passion for continuous learning and improvement, alongside a collaborative spirit, will be essential in contributing positively to the remote work culture at Lensa.

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