Full Time

Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer - Remote

Lensa
Remote!
$120,000 - $180,000* / year (about $58–$87 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

The Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer at Lensa will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cloud architecture, optimize cloud operations, and ensure security and compliance across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise and industry knowledge to enhance cloud performance, drive efficiencies, and support innovation within our technology framework.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud solutions using AWS services that meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate with development teams to create CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud resources and applications to resolve issues proactively.
  • Conduct cost analysis and optimization of cloud usage to reduce operational costs.
  • Implement security best practices and compliance measures for cloud environments.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the team.
  • Stay current with AWS technologies and industry trends to incorporate into cloud strategy.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on AWS.
  • Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Solid understanding of networking, security concepts, and cloud architecture.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
  • Strong scripting skills, preferably in Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
  • Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are preferred.


Technologies & Tools

The Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer will primarily utilize various AWS services and tools including but not limited to Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code. The role will also require experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch and third-party solutions like Datadog. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes may also be beneficial.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for this position should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling them to troubleshoot complex cloud environments effectively. They should also demonstrate excellent communication abilities for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders. A proactive attitude toward learning and adapting to new technologies is essential, as well as a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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