Cloud Solutions Engineer

DescriptionKforce is immediately seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Engineer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO. Summary:We're seeking an AWS Platform Engineer to support a large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiative involving mission-critical messaging platforms, automation tooling, and AWS infrastructure. This role will support either cloud infrastructure deployment and CI/CD validation or backend tooling modernization, working within an established Terraform and GitLab CI/CD framework.Responsibilities include validating and deploying infrastructure through automated pipelines, onboarding AWS resources into existing deployment patterns, troubleshooting Terraform and CI/CD issues, supporting third-party automation solutions, and ensuring adherence to engineering and security standards. Candidates may also assist with modernizing internal operational tools by migrating legacy automation workflows to Python-based solutions integrated with AWS services and REST APIs.All infrastructure is managed through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and deployed exclusively through automated pipelines. The role requires working within an AI-assisted codebase, reviewing and refining generated code, following documented architecture standards, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions. Success is measured by delivering scalable, supportable, fully automated solutions with no manual infrastructure changes and comprehensive operational documentation.Requirements* 3+ years of hands-on AWS infrastructure engineering experience in enterprise production environments* Strong Terraform expertise with Infrastructure as Code best practices* Experience with GitLab CI/CD or comparable CI/CD platforms, including pipeline design, troubleshooting, and multi-environment deployments* Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development; ability to read and modernize Bash and Perl code is preferred* Experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, Auto Scaling, IAM, Route 53, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, and related cloud technologies* Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications and infrastructure through automated pipelines* Ability to work from existing specifications, architecture standards, and established codebases with minimal oversight* Experience integrating applications with REST APIs and backend services* Knowledge of Ansible, infrastructure automation, and production release processes preferred* Understanding of security-focused development practices, including SAST, secrets management, and change governance* Experience working in AI-assisted development environments with the ability to validate and improve generated code* Strong troubleshooting, documentation, collaboration, and communication skills* Ability to work onsite and effectively partner with engineering teams and stakeholders* Experience with directory services, messaging platforms, large-scale migrations, or operational tooling modernization is a plusJob TypeContractCompensation51 - $65