Senior Cloud Engineer - AWS Infrastructure (3-6 yrs)

Job Description :

Responsibilities :

- Design, architect, and implement robust and scalable cloud solutions on AWS, aligning with best practices and security guidelines.

- Deploy and manage AWS infrastructure as code using tools like AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Terraform.

- Configure and maintain various AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, and CloudWatch.

- Implement and manage security measures within the AWS environment, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.

- Monitor and optimize the performance and cost-effectiveness of our AWS infrastructure.

- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of applications and services.

- Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Collaborate with development teams to understand their application requirements and provide guidance on cloud-native architectures and deployment strategies.

- Participate in the planning and execution of cloud migration projects.

- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of applications to AWS.

- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements within the AWS environment.

- Document cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.

- Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical cloud infrastructure components.

Technical Skills :

AWS Core Services :

Deep understanding and hands-on experience with core AWS services including :

- Compute : EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS

- Storage : S3, EBS, EFS

- Networking : VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, NACLs, Route 53, CloudFront

- Databases : RDS (various engines), DynamoDB

- Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :

Proficiency in using IaC tools such as :

- AWS CloudFormation

- AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)

- Terraform

Scripting Languages :

Strong scripting skills in at least one of the following :

- Python

- Bash

- PowerShell

- Operating Systems : Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server administration in a cloud environment.

- Networking Fundamentals : Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles.

- Monitoring and Logging : Experience with AWS monitoring and logging services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and/or third-party monitoring tools.

- CI/CD : Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

- Security Best Practices : Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in AWS.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

- 3- 6 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure on AWS.

- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, or AWS Certified Developer - Associate are highly preferred.

Bonus Points :

- Experience with advanced AWS services such as API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Step Functions.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

- Experience with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.

- Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.

- Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef.

- Understanding of cost optimization strategies in AWS.

- Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning in AWS