Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer - Remote

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Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team at Lensa. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to facilitate cloud adoption, optimize costs, ensure the security and compliance of our cloud architectures, and troubleshoot cloud-based issues while driving best practices within a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud solutions in line with operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture and operational processes.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and security, applying necessary updates and patches.
• Automate cloud infrastructure management via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement best practices for cost management, security, and compliance.
• Conduct capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within AWS environments, providing timely resolutions to engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation of cloud architectures, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and disaster recovery planning.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification is preferred.

Technologies & Tools

The Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer will work with a variety of technologies and tools, including but not limited to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud hosting, Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure management, Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, along with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch and ELK Stack. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or AWS CodePipeline will also be essential in this role.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for the Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer position are proactive problem-solvers with a deep understanding of AWS technologies. They demonstrate strong analytical skills and adapt quickly to evolving technologies. Effective communicators who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams are highly regarded. Additionally, candidates should possess a continuous improvement mindset, with a strong commitment to security and compliance in cloud environments.