AWS Cloud Engineer
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a remote position
*Candidate will need to collect equipment onsite
Description:
- The client is seeking Cloud Engineer with intermediate expertise in solution development within a modern cloud-based ecosystem.
- The successful candidate will design implement and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies using our approved tool stack.
- Provide end user support system administration and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment Server 2016 Server 2019 Server 2022.
- The role involves hands-on solution engineering specifically on the AWS cloud platform designing APIs automating cloud infrastructure provisioning implementing security best practices and applying DevOps methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing and maintaining full-stack cloud-native solutions on AWS cloud platform.
- Building responsive and user-friendly front-end applications using React Node.js and TypeScript.
- Leverage native cloud services to design develop and maintain cloud-based solutions.
- Develop and maintain APIs tailored for cloud environments leveraging AWS API Gateway.
- Implement cloud networking concepts including VPCs subnets and security groups.
- Adopt cloud security best practices including IAM.
- Implement serverless computing and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS DynamoDB for flexible data storage.
- Automate cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code IaC using AWS CloudFormation AWS SAM and Terraform.
- Script and automate tasks using Python.
- Set up monitoring logging and alerting for cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
- Optimize deployment pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment CI/CD using AWS CodeBuild CodeDeploy and CodePipeline.
- Collaborate with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that improve the customer experience.
- Assist in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.
- Ensure comprehensive testing security compliance and operational stability of solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
- Contribute to research and development initiatives and participate in technology skill enhancement programs.
- Experience in Microsoft server and network administration to include end user and vendor support in these areas.
- Proficient use of personal computers ability to analyze data document procedures resolve technical issues prepare reports provide desktop system support for users having a broad range of technical knowledge and capability.
- Operational and administrative experience with Windows Servers and various SAAS environments.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.
- Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React Node.js TypeScript on the front-end and implementing serverless back-end APIs leveraging AWS Lambda and NoSQL databases eg. AWS DynamoDB.
- Experience with scripting languages e.g. Python Node.js.
- Solid understanding of version control e.g. Git DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on tech trends.
Desired Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience in on-prem Windows Server cloud and hybrid infrastructure with a focus on delivering scalable resilient and secure solutions.
- Industry certifications e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Developer – Associate level
- Microsoft Server Engineer certifications
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Windows Server Administration (Server 2019 & Server 2022)., Required 10 Years
- Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices., Required 5 Years
- Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript on the front-end, and implementing serverless back-en, Required 5 Years
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Node.js)., Required 8 Years
- Solid understanding of version control (e.g. Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines., Required 5 Years
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