AWS Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer in New York, NY. Duties:

• Increase the effectiveness of Cloud Services and Infrastructure by ensuring high availability, performance and value through excellent customer service
• Use Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC) methodologies and principles and play a vital role in developing and implementing technical efforts in design, building, and deploying AWS cloud applications, including large-scale data solutions and advanced analytics
• Provide DevOps and Continuous Delivery automation by managing CI/CD platforms and code repositories, develop automated pipelines for application development and infrastructure provisioning, and promote GitOps practices for declarative infrastructure
• Implement containerized solutions and microservices architecture in utilizing Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Participate in all aspects of cloud software engineering and development lifecycle including planning, development, testing, and quality assurance by developing monitoring and analytical solutions to ensure the capabilities and performance of all cloud systems meet requirements
• Implement security policies, monitor threats, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and communicate effectively within and across multiple teams including vendors when required

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of expertise in implementing AWS cloud solutions, leveraging cloud-native services, serverless computing, microservices architectures, and containerization
• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS Platforms with recent certification of AWS Professional level or higher
• 4+ years of experience in Kubernetes with recent certification in CKA or equivalent
• Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing automation platforms, and automating software releases in DevOps environments
• In depth knowledge and demonstrative abilities to apply the six pillars of a well-architected framework
• Demonstrate proficiency within a diverse technology environment
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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