AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud Engineer

Experience - 5 - 10+ years of experience

Location - Minneapolis, MN – onsite

Duration: 6 months +

Job Description

AWS, Jenkins, CICD Pipeline, Java, Springboot, ETL Candidates with Python scripting knowledge are preferable, as this role involves code migration activities. Seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer who will design, implement, and manage secure, scalable AWS infrastructure to support critical business applications. This role requires strong hands-on AWS experience, automation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure for business-critical applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Configure and manage AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Route 53, Cloud Front).
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud-based systems.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for cost and performance using Cloud Watch and Trusted Advisor.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Manage containerized workloads using ECS, EKS, or Docker.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
• Apply AWS security best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to design cloud-native solutions.
• Maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Document cloud architecture, processes, and configurations.
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Conduct performance testing and capacity planning.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in AWS cloud engineering or Dev Ops roles.
• Functional knowledge of application orchestration (must have)
• Good hands-on experience with developing applications with Java Springboot
• Knowledge of Extraction Transformation and Loading (ETL)
• AWS Expertise: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, Route 53, ALB/NLB.
• IaC:
  Proficient in Terraform and/or Cloud Formation.
• Scripting:
  Python, Bash, or similar.
• CI/CD:
  Experience with pipelines and automation tools.
• Containers:
  Docker, ECS/EKS.
• Networking: VPC design, subnets, security groups, NACLs.
• Security: IAM policies, KMS, Secrets Manager.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Sys Ops, Dev Ops Engineer).
• Experience with multi-account setups and landing zones.