Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

The Connected Channel product line within our companys Digital Manufacturing Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, deployment, and management, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a proactive individual who can design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions to support our business objectives.

What will you do in this role

• Cloud Architecture Design : Design and implement robust cloud architectures that meet business requirements and best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Deployment and Management : Deploy, manage, and monitor AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, VPC, and others, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Automation and Scripting : Develop automation scripts using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible to streamline deployment processes and infrastructure management.
• Security Best Practices : Implement security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security, to protect cloud resources and data.
• Cost Optimization : Monitor and analyze cloud usage and costs, providing recommendations for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaboration : Work closely with development teams to support application deployment and integration in the cloud environment.
• Troubleshooting and Support : Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and operational procedures.

What should you have

Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions for enterprise applications.

Technical Skills :

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Sonarqube) and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including VPNs, VPCs, and DNS.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack)