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Senior AWS Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services, architecture best practices, and a proactive approach to optimizing cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Architecture: Develop and implement highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures using AWS services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to automate the provisioning and management of AWS infrastructure.
  • DevOps and CI/CD: Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub actions, or AWS CodePipeline to enhance development workflows and improve deployment efficiency.
  • Monitoring and Optimization: Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and other third-party tools to ensure the health and performance of cloud environments. Continuously optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and security.
  • Security and Compliance: Design and implement security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, data encryption, and network security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues. Collaborate with development and operations teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and innovation within the team. Lead technical discussions and contribute to strategic planning for cloud initiatives.
  • ECS and ECR
  • Cross zone cross region replication

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments. Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and others.
    • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
    • Expertise in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
    • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
    • Familiarity with ECS and ECR
    • Experience with cross zone and cross region replication.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Apply

To apply please email careers@lifeyield.com with your resume and “Senior AWS Engineer” as the subject line.