AWS CLOUD ENGINEER / SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Advait Services - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

About the position

The AWS Cloud Engineer/Solutions Architect role is focused on leveraging AWS cloud platforms and services to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions. This position requires extensive experience in cloud technologies, automation tools, and a strong understanding of networking and security best practices. The role is primarily remote, with the flexibility to work from the office in Dallas, TX when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions using AWS services.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.
• Automate deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support for cloud-related issues.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working with AWS cloud platforms and services.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (preferred).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Strong experience with Linux and Windows server administration.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts such as VPC, VPN, Direct Connect, and Route 53.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS GuardDuty, and security best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AWS database services like RDS, DynamoDB, or Aurora.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices for automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud services.
• Experience working in Agile environments with iterative development processes.