Senior Cloud Engineer

This is a remote work from anywhere in the US: We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is responsible for designing, architecting, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud governance, automation, observability, migration, and Infrastructure-As-Code. They will play a key role in establishing and enforcing cloud standards across the organization.ResponsibilitiesDesign, architect, build, and maintain secure and scalable AWS infrastructure in a multi-account hybrid environment based on AWS Organizations practicesDevelop and enforce cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance policiesImplement and maintain infrastructure delivery pipelines to enable reliable and scalable cloud operations, collaborating with Software Engineering teams and leveraging AWS servicesAutomate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, and AWS cloud native servicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Software Engineering teams to ensure cloud solutions meet business and compliance requirementsMonitor cloud environments for performance, cost optimisation, and security complianceProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineersParticipate in incident response and root cause analysis for cloud-related issuesStay current with AWS services and industry trends to drive continuous improvementShare 7x24 rotational responsibilities for On-Call supportWork with the Security and Compliance teams regarding risk mitigationQualificationsOutstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills and ability to address a large and small audienceMust be highly organised, motivated, and capable of working with minimum supervisionAbility to work in a fast-paced, team-based, customer-service oriented environmentAbility to articulate (verbally / visually) ideas, approaches, concepts, options, risks, impacts, tradeoffs, and recommendations to technical, non-technical, and leadership audiencesUnderstanding of PCI-DSS and PCI-Card Production compliance requirements, and secure cloud design preferredAbility to mentor/coach other engineers and peers in a domain or technical areaAbility to provide expert technical and thought leadershipOutstanding leadership skills, including partnering, consensus-building, and influencingUnderstanding of service delivery methodologies and principlesDemonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlinesMust have excellent customer service skills and thrive in a team environmentHighly motivated self-starter who is innovative and quick to learnPossesses strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills and is detail-orientedPreferred certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalPreferred cloud knowledge: Foundational knowledge of one of the following cloud environments Azure, GCP, OracleRequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable experience6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles with a focus on AWSStrong knowledge of AWS services equivalent to AWS Solution Architect or AWS CloudOps Engineer (AWS SysOps Administrator) – associate certificationsExperience with cloud governance frameworks, AWS Organizations, and policy enforcementProficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormationHands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline)Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into the CI/CD processExcellent communication and collaboration skillsExperience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Event Bridge, Datadog, Splunk)Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.J-18808-Ljbffr