Senior Cloud Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: Sat Lake, Utah
- On-Site/Hybrid
Job-Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $,000 DOE
Referral Fee: $2,000

We are looking for a skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize our cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this hands‑on role, you will be a key contributor to our technical team, implementing scalable solutions and ensuring our systems are reliable and secure. You’ll work closely with other engineers to execute technical strategies and drive best practices.

• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services to support business requirements.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using platforms such as EKS and Docker.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud systems, with a focus on day‑to‑day operations and improvements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless deployment and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge‑sharing to help internal teams improve their cloud expertise.

• Hands‑on experience with core AWS services (compute, storage, networking, and identity management).
• Experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with container platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and access controls.
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and microservices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Technical: Deep, hands‑on expertise with a major cloud provider like AWS, Azure, or GCP. This includes services related to compute (EC2), storage (S3), networking (VPC), and identity management (IAM). You need a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, and experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins or Git Hub Actions. Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS) is also critical.
• Experience: 5-8 years of professional experience in IT or a related field, with a focus on cloud‑centric roles.
• Certifications: Professional‑level certifications from a cloud provider (e.g., AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect – Professional) are highly preferred

Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or “corp to corp” agreements).

Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.