Remote Cloud Engineer

Description:

• The Cloud Engineer will help drive the successful implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments.
• Responsibilities include designing, architecting, and delivering on cloud migration of legacy software.
• The role involves advising and implementing serverless technologies to replace on-prem and other legacy software applications or services.
• The Cloud Engineering team is responsible for maintaining the cloud infrastructure and ensuring it meets high standards, including security controls, automation, resiliency, and cost-effective serverless models.
• Essential job functions include architecting, designing, and implementing cloud infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code.
• The engineer will migrate networks, services, applications, and environments from on-prem data centers to AWS following cloud best practices.
• Automating CI/CD deployments using industry standards with tools like GitLab Runners is required.
• Collaboration with technical and delivery teams to analyze cloud platform requirements and define technical specifications is essential.
• The engineer will assist in updating operational processes to ensure effective support and monitoring of bespoke enterprise-scale cloud environments.
• Support for the resolution of 3rd line incidents and problems relating to the cloud platform and infrastructure is expected.
• The role includes writing, reviewing, and assuring technical documentation such as HLDs, LLDs, Runbooks, and Playbooks.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver tailored cloud solutions is necessary.
• Establishing and promoting best development standards and practices within the team is a key responsibility.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and platforms is required; familiarity with Azure is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing tables, gateways, firewalls, security groups, and network ACLs is necessary.
• Demonstrable experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies (e.g., CDK, Terraform) is required.
• Experience with foundational AWS services such as Control Tower, Organizations, and Landing Zones for enterprise frameworks is essential.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, Fargate, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions, EventBridge, IAM, Cognito, CloudFront, and more is expected.
• Experience with Git/GitLab for version control is required.
• Desirable experience includes proficiency in TypeScript, knowledge of JIRA Software and Confluence, and experience working in an agile environment.
• The ability to manage and prioritize ticket-based workload along with incoming side requests is important.
• Proficiency in working with non-technical end users, translating technical concepts, and resolving user issues is necessary.
• Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams are required.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security, and data protection is essential.
• The candidate should keep up with cloud trends and emerging technologies, contributing innovative ideas.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 a year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• A 401(k) company match program is available.
• Telehealth services are offered.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance is included.
• Basic and AD&D life insurance is paid for by the company.
• Additional insurance options include critical illness, hospital confinement, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance.
• An employee assistance program is available.
• Wellness programs focusing on mental, physical, and financial health are provided.
• Discounts on auto and home insurance are offered.
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays are included.
• Paid pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave programs are available.
• An employee discount program is offered.
• Training programs and internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company are provided.
• The company complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding sick leave or other leaves of absence.