Remote AWS S3/DataSync Engineer

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance options

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Contract opportunity

Job summary

Jobgether is listing an AWS Cloud Engineer – S3/DataSync based in Canada. The role focuses on troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting complex AWS environments with emphasis on data movement, object storage, and cloud connectivity.

You will diagnose production incidents, coordinate with vendors, and deliver clear technical guidance in a remote contract setting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on S3/DataSync experience, IAM and networking knowledge, scripting ability, and strong

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon S3, including its APIs, permissions, object behavior, service limits, and edge cases.
• Strong understanding of AWS IAM, security policies, and cloud networking fundamentals.
• Experience with routing, connectivity troubleshooting, and load balancing in cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS DataSync and its use in data transfer and synchronization workflows.
• Experience debugging REST APIs, integrations, and system-to-system interactions.
• Scripting proficiency for reproducing, diagnosing, testing, and validating technical issues.
• Understanding of large-scale file and object movement, data ingestion workflows, and data normalization concepts.
• Experience investigating production incidents in complex, heterogeneous technical environments.
• Familiarity with Jira or an equivalent issue and ticket management system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and evaluate potential solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-engineering users and external vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage troubleshooting activities, and communicate progress effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support AWS storage and data transfer services, investigate production issues, and help maintain secure, reliable cloud integrations across complex technical environments.
• Apply deep hands-on knowledge of Amazon S3, including APIs, permissions, object behavior, service limits, and edge cases.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving S3 and AWS DataSync, particularly those related to large-scale file transfers, object movement, and data ingestion workflows.
• Diagnose system-to-system interactions and REST API integration issues, identifying root causes and implementing or recommending effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot cloud networking and connectivity challenges involving routing, network access, and load balancing.
• Review and resolve IAM permissions, security policies, and access control issues to support secure cloud operations.
• Develop and use scripts to reproduce problems, investigate system behavior, validate hypotheses, and verify fixes.
• Support data movement and ingestion processes, applying data normalization concepts where required.
• Investigate production incidents across large, heterogeneous environments and coordinate troubleshooting through resolution.
• Manage incidents, technical issues, and follow-up activities using Jira or an equivalent ticket management platform.
• Communicate technical findings, troubleshooting steps, and recommended resolutions clearly to non-engineering stakeholders and external vendors.
• Collaborate with relevant technical teams and third parties to resolve dependencies and maintain reliable system integrations.

Skills

Amazon S3

DataSync

REST APIs

Scripting

IAM policies

Cloud networking

Troubleshooting

Tools

Jira

Job description

Jobgether is listing an AWS Cloud Engineer – S3/DataSync based in Canada. The role focuses on troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting complex AWS environments with emphasis on data movement, object storage, and cloud connectivity.

You will diagnose production incidents, coordinate with vendors, and deliver clear technical guidance in a remote contract setting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on S3/DataSync experience, IAM and networking knowledge, scripting ability, and strong