AWS Cloud Engineer

DevGrid; Brasil; Remote; BRL 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Open and flexible time-off policy

Paid days off and holidays

Sponsorship program for relevant courses

Job summary

A top-tier software consulting company is seeking a skilled AWS Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS services and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability and performance optimization. This full-time, remote position offers a flexible time-off policy, performance-based bonuses, and an opportunity to work with a supportive team. If you have a passion for innovation and cloud solutions, come join us on this journey.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including designing, building, and deploying production systems.
• Proven ability to own projects end-to-end.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native design principles, scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Ability to collaborate closely with product and engineering teams.
• Advanced English, both spoken and written.
• Collaborate with product and engineering; autonomous in a dynamic env.
• Proactive mindset with experimentation and improvements.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Automate deployment processes and infrastructure monitoring.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices.
• Monitor and optimize AWS infrastructure performance.
• Monitor costs and performance of AWS infrastructure.
• Resolve production incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Document infrastructure and processes.
• Implement security practices ensuring compliance.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with AWS

Ability to own projects end-to-end

In-depth knowledge of AWS services

Strong capability to review system architectures

Solid understanding of cloud-native design

Ability to collaborate with teams

Proactive mindset and passion for experimentation

Excellent communication skills

Advanced English

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS certifications

Experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS utilizing Terraform
• Automate deployment processes, infrastructure monitoring, and management;
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using native AWS, Azure DevOps or Github Actions.
• Ensure high availability and scalability of cloud services;
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle;
• Monitor and optimize the performance and costs of AWS infrastructure;
• Manage and resolve production incidents, implementing prevention measures;
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation of infrastructure and processes;
• Implement security practices in cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including designing, building, and deploying production systems from the ground up
• Proven ability to own projects end-to-end, from initial concept and architecture through implementation and delivery
• In-depth knowledge across core AWS services and cloud architecture, with the ability to clearly articulate real-world experience
• Strong capability to review system architectures and provide clear, constructive, and honest technical feedback
• Solid understanding of cloud-native design principles, scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization best practices
• Comfortable working in an exploratory and innovative environment, where ideas evolve quickly and solutions are often built from scratch
• Ability to collaborate closely with product and engineering teams, translating requirements into practical technical solutions
• Proactive mindset with a passion for experimentation, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.
• Solid experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, ECR, etc.);
• Experience with automation tools and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation);
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, preferably with AWS CodePipeline and Azure DevOps
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes);
• Familiarity with cloud security practices and DevSecOps;
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
• Advanced English, both spoken and written.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, and 10 years of equivalent professional experience;
• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer);
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban);
• Experience working with international, cross-functional, and remote teams;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Who We Are:

DevGrid is a top-tier software consulting company based in the UK, with a development hub in Brazil and operations spanning Europe and the US. We believe that world-class software can only be created by a motivated and enthusiastic team in an environment that fosters creativity and free thinking. Established in 2015, we aim to drive innovation and digital transformation by combining our robust business culture and exceptional engineers with forward-thinking business insights.

What We Offer:

Contract-based hiring;

Full-time opportunity (40 hours per week);

100% remote work/home office;

Performance-based bonuses tied to achievements and deliverables;

Open and flexible time-off policy;

Supportive and collaborative work environment;

Paid days off per year + holidays (variable) + recess days;

Sponsorship program for relevant courses and training.

For more information, visit:

Website: https://devgrid.co.uk/

All DevGrid positions are open to individuals from all backgrounds (including all races, colors, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, ages, or other applicable characteristics), promoting equal opportunities and affirmative action.

If you\'re interested in the job opening and our mission, come join us on this journey!