Junior Aws Cloud Engineer

LVT People; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

LVT People in Australia is seeking a talented AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain infrastructure and deployment pipelines on AWS for enterprise and government clients. You will work with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD (CodePipeline, Jenkins), monitor via CloudWatch/ELK, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable systems.

You will also leverage scripting (Python, Bash) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to automate tasks and improve

Qualifications

• 3 years of AWS cloud engineering and DevOps experience.
• Design and manage AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience in SCRUM or SAFe agile teams.
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong CI/CD knowledge with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or AWS CodePipeline.
• Solid networking, security, and monitoring fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize performance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and optimize costs.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance.
• Set up monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, ELK) and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes.
• Perform capacity planning and scaling.

Skills

AWS DevOps

CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

SCRUM/SAFe

Networking

Security

Monitoring

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CodePipeline

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CodePipeline

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK

CloudWatch

Python

Bash

Job description

The Opportunity:

LVT People islooking for a talented AWS DevOps Engineer for our enterprise and government clients.

As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment pipelines that enable our applications to run efficiently, securely and reliably on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Create, maintain, and optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK. Automate the provisioning and configuration of AWS resources
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automating application builds, testing, and deployments. Utilize AWS services such as AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeDeploy for CI/CD workflows
• AWS Resource Management: Monitor and manage AWS resources, including EC2 instances, RDS databases, S3 buckets, and Lambda functions. Optimize resource usage and costs
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security best practices, including access control, encryption, and network security, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Monitoring and Logging: Set up monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, ELK stack) to track system performance, detect anomalies, and troubleshoot issues. Respond to alerts and incidents promptly
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies and solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Scripting and Automation: Write scripts and automation code (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency. Implement infrastructure automation using AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, or similar technologies
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and IT operations, to align DevOps practices with business objectives. Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to the team
• Capacity Planning and Scaling: Analyze system performance and plan for capacity scaling to accommodate growth and changes in demand
• Version Control: Manage and maintain version control systems (e.g., Git) for code and infrastructure configurations
• Research and Development: Stay informed about AWS services and DevOps best practices. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance infrastructure and processes

Requirements

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Proven 3 years of experience in AWS cloud engineering and DevOps practices
• Proficiency in designing and managing AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience working within a SCRUM or SAFE agile team
• Must have experience working within Jira and confluence
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize performance
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to adapt to evolving project requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Desired

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Benefits

• Competitivesalary and benefits package
• Professionaldevelopment and learning opportunities to grow your skills
• Collaborative andinclusive work culture
• Relocation opportunity is available for the highlytalented and experienced and suitable candidate