AWS Cloud Engineer

DescriptionKforce 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 requiredRequirements* 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 skillsJob TypeContractCompensation55 - $60