AWS Cloud Engineer

Technical Must Haves: AWS Service and other API related technology (IAM, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, DataSync). Python, NodeJS, CloudFormation or equivalent. -Must have at least one, two+ would be ideal. Agile, DevOps Soft Skill Must Haves: The right fit for this team is someone who talks less and listens more - looking for someone who wants to jump in and learn, not who wants to jump in and manage. Cloud Developer The ideal candidate is experienced in cloud-based tech, with a firm grasp of emerging technologies, platforms, and applications, and ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge is key to keeping us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role • Work in tandem with our engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company • Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance • Provide guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship to development teams to build cloud competencies • Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful design • Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines Daily and Monthly Responsibilities • Develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy AWS Infrastructure (IaC) at the direction of lead architects, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics • Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle for AWS solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance • Troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures • Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training as required • Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity Required Skills and Qualifications A successful candidate will have the following characteristics: • Hands on experience with AWS Services and other API related technology - specifically, with IAM, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, and DataSync • Hands on experience with Python, NodeJS, CloudFormation or equivalent technologies. • Hands on experience in an Agile environment. • Hands on experience supporting a DevOps model. Education • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience is preferred Mani Vurimi Recruiter Staffing | Thoughtwave Software and Solutions Inc 6308125138 mani@thoughtwavesoft.com www.thoughtwavesoft.com 314 N. Lake St, Suite 6, Aurora, IL - 60505