Senior Cloud Engineer, AWS

We are seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate full-stack cloud infrastructure on AWS. This role is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments across networking, compute, storage, and platform services. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines deep technical execution with architectural collaboration, requiring strong experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native design patterns. The ideal candidate will also provide technical leadership to junior engineers while partnering closely with centralized architecture teams. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain end-to-end AWS infrastructure including: Networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups) Compute (EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, container platforms) Storage (S3, EBS, RDS, and related services) Build scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud environments aligned with enterprise standards Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred, CloudFormation, or similar) Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for infrastructure and applications Translate business and application requirements into AWS-based solutions and technical designs Collaborate with centralized AWS architects to align implementation with enterprise architecture standards Contribute to design reviews, architecture decisions, and continuous improvement of cloud patterns Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards Collaborate across departments with Application Development leadership to align on and design infrastructure solutions Operations & Reliability Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments for performance, availability, and cost efficiency Implement best practices for logging, monitoring, and alerting (e.g., CloudWatch) Participate in incident response and root cause analysis Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Lead implementation efforts and drive engineering best practices Collaborate with DevOps Platform team, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions Act as a senior engineering voice in technical discussions and decision-making On-Call & Support Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, including after-hours and weekend support Respond to and resolve production incidents as part of operational responsibilities Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on AWS engineering experience (mid-to-senior level) Proven experience designing and implementing AWS infrastructure across: Networking, compute, and storage layers Strong expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform) Deep knowledge of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) and platform services Experience with Elastic Beanstalk and application deployment patterns Solid understanding of cloud architecture, security, and scalability Preferred Qualifications AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) Experience with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Familiarity with cost optimization (FinOps) practices Background in hybrid cloud or migration initiatives PCI, SOC and SOX experience Experience with on prem Windows infrastructure is a plus Technical Skills AWS Services: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation Scripting: Python, Bash, or similar CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline Monitoring: CloudWatch and logging tools New Relic: Experience with New Relic is a plus Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions Excellent communication and collaboration skills Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers Work Environment & Expectations Full-time role (remote/hybrid depending on team needs) Participation in on-call rotation including evenings and weekends Fast-paced, collaborative cloud engineering environment This role is ideal for a hands-on, senior-level AWS engineer who: Balances execution with architecture alignment Leads others while still building Thrives in an operationally critical, production-facing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr