Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Placements24

Newlands

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote
Health insurance
AWS training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with deep AWS expertise to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud solutions in a fully remote infrastructure team. You will automate provisioning, optimize performance, and secure environments while collaborating with development and operations to evolve cloud strategy.

Ideal candidates have hands-on AWS experience across EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and VPC, strong scripting skills, and a passion for automation, IaC, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or Solutions Architect with AWS focus.
  • Hands-on AWS services across compute, storage, networking, and databases.
  • Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC).
  • Implement and maintain IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Ensure security, reliability, and performance with monitoring and optimization.
  • Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with software teams to architect cloud-native solutions.

Skills

AWS
CI/CD
IaC
Security
Networking
Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Tools

Terraform
CloudFormation
Docker
Kubernetes
Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in AWS to join their advanced, fully remote infrastructure team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. This role involves working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud environment. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize cloud strategies and support the company's growing digital footprint.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and infrastructure updates.
  • Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of cloud environments through monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
  • Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Collaborate with software development teams to architect cloud-native solutions and troubleshoot production issues.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or Solutions Architect, with a strong focus on AWS .
  • Hands-on experience with a wide range of AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
Benefits
  • Highly competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
  • Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for AWS certifications and advanced cloud training.
  • A collaborative and innovative remote work environment focused on continuous improvement.
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