##### Job Description :
**General Summary:**
Participates in design, implementation, and deployment of custom cloud-native
applications in AWS cloud. Assists with all phases of the software development
process. Participates in design decisions related to cloud services, including
research and prototyping. Builds and maintains deployment automation and
system configuration needed in Jenkins for continuous integration and
continuous deployment of successfully built and tested applications to AWS.
**Responsibilities**
* Work effectively as a Cloud Engineer within cross-functional, agile teams.
* Define and document application architecture in the cloud as well as the corresponding network architecture and deployment architecture
* Configure cloud systems for high availability and scalability
* Assist with the deployment of database, search engines and software changes
* Administer Linux and Windows servers and Docker containers
* Diagnose/debug faults in complex services or distributed systems.
* Perform work under continuous deadline pressure.
* Identify and script automatable problems, test and perform work with efficiency in mind.
**Equipment Operated: **Computer hardware and software as well as standard
office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers,
telephones, etc.
**Work Environment: **Work performed in an office or call center environment.
Involves frequent contact with staff and customers.
**Mental/Physical Requirements: **Manual dexterity for office machine
operation; stooping, bending to handle equipment and supplies, mobility to
complete site visits or deliveries. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be
able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Specific
vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Stress can be
triggered by multiple demands and deadlines.
**_DISCLAIMER:_** _The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or
working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to
require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned in accordance
with business demands and/or contractual requirements._
**Required Qualifications**
* * BS in Computer Science or closely related field.
* 5 years of AWS experience
* Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)
* Scripting and automation experience in an enterprise scale environment
* Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with customers and multi-cultural teams.
* Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English, in a clear, concise manner.
**Desired Qualifications:**
* AWS certification
* Experience with Terraform and/or other similar IoC tool
* Experience with Puppet and/or similar Configuration Management tool
* Experience with Bitbucket and/or similar Source Code Repository
* Advanced experience in troubleshooting techniques
* Knowledge of security and performance best practices for cloud architectures
* Strong background in Linux Administration, preferably RHEL
* Proficiency working with Microsoft Windows environments
* Proficient knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python)
* Familiarity with Agile methodology
