Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Role Overview

• Engineer and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, Direct Connect and more
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform and AWS CDK, with configuration management using YAML and JSON
• Manage and optimize AWS resources to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency
• Monitor AWS services using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other AWS monitoring tools to maintain system health and performance
• Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, SCPs, VPC design, security groups, and AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, by leveraging AWS compliance tools and frameworks
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins to automate deployment processes
• Integrate AWS services with GitLab and Jenkins for streamlined development and operations workflows
• Implement and manage deployment automation and orchestration on AWS using tools like Jenkins and GitLab Runners
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development in AWS technologies
• Collaborate with software development, IT, and business teams to align AWS cloud solutions with organizational goals
• Respond to and resolve incidents related to AWS infrastructure and services
• Conduct root cause analysis for AWS-related issues and implement preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
• Create detailed documentation for AWS infrastructure, processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain comprehensive records
• Develop and maintain high-quality architectural diagrams and technical documentation to support project planning and execution
• Work effectively within an Agile Scrum team, participating in and understanding Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Use Jira for task management to track progress and manage backlogs
• Use Confluence for documentation, team collaboration, and sharing project information
• Implement automated testing strategies for Terraform scripts and Python applications within CI/CD pipelines
• Design, configure, and manage AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments to ensure secure and efficient network architecture
• Possess a high-level understanding of AWS Direct Connect for establishing dedicated network connections between AWS and on-premises environments
• Stay up to date with AWS services and emerging cloud technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our cloud strategy
• Propose and implement innovative AWS solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and user experience
• Apply generative AI capabilities to optimize infrastructure-as-code templates, enhance observability insights, and support rapid troubleshooting across AWS environments

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, architecture, and best practices
• Deep expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFront
• Strong experience using logging services such AWS CloudTrail and AWS CloudWatch
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and AWS CDK
• Strong experience with scripting and automation using Python (Boto3 libraries) and Bash
• Proficiency in configuration management using YAML and JSON
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins on AWS for continuous integration and deployment
• Strong understanding of Git version control system, including branching, merging, and repository management strategies
• Experience implementing automated testing for Terraform scripts and Python applications within CI/CD pipelines
• Advanced understanding of AWS VPC configuration, NAT gateways, and peering
• High-level understanding of AWS Direct Connect for hybrid cloud solutions
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker
• Experience with Golang is an advantage but not essential
• PowerShell scripting skills are an advantage but not essential
• Competence in Jira for task management and Confluence for documentation and collaboration
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum team with a solid understanding of Agile ceremonies and processes
• Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and architectural diagrams
• Experience of SDLC and Software Engineering practices are highly desirable
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – (Professional preferred)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or other relevant AWS certifications are highly desirable

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Docker
• EC2
• Jenkins
• Python
• SDLC
• Terraform
• Go

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Retirement planning
• Paid volunteering days
• Wellbeing initiatives