Cloud Engineer

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure stability and reliability of operations in cloud by monitoring and automating the AWS infrastructure for the application. Cloud Engineer III will design and maintain AWS infrastructure, networking, security controls, API hosting environments, monitoring tools, scalability configurations, and production deployment support.

Role and Responsibilities

Experience with core AWS platform architecture including Organizations, Account Design, VPC, Subnet, segmentation strategies

Experience monitoring operations and security of EC2, container, and AWS services

Familiarity with executing Stacks, Cloud Formation, Terraform scripts

Familiarity with network connectivity including AWS Direct Connect and AWS Site‑to‑Site VPNsFamiliarity with encryption using AWS KMSFamiliarity with logging using Cloud Watch and Cloud Trail Ability  to execute implementation plans in AWS for initiatives ranging from load‑balanced EC2 scaling groups to Lambda functions

Ability to manage AWS resources and native cloud services

Maintain continuity of operations with 100% uptime

Experience working within a Continuous Integration environment using Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with Git, Git Hub, Bitbucket versioning systems

Ability to monitor and manage system resources and application performance

Experience with monitoring tools such as Data Dog, Kibana, Elasticsearch

Experience with build tools such as Maven, Gradle, ANT, Grunt Expertise in Amazon S3 for object storage, lifecycle management, versioning, replication, and data security

Experience with AWS Fargate for containerized application deployment and management

Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Git Hub Actions, or Jenkins

Experience with RDS, PostgreSQL, and other AWS data services

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Power Shell Experience  working on Agile projects

Experience working in large projects interacting with multiple teams

Required Experience7+ years of Application Development, Maintenance, or Application Administration3–5 years of experience maintaining AWS infrastructure5+ years of experience with Dev Ops tools5+ years of experience supporting applications on AWSClear written and verbal communication skills

Self‑directed and self‑motivated with ability to take charge or support as needed

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

Preferred Experience CMS healthcare experience

Experience with large‑scale cloud operations and cross‑team collaboration

Education & Certification Bachelor’s degree in a technical fieldAWS certifications

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible…