Senior Cloud Engineer

Hero Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in County Galway, Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for cloud deployment, administration, and operational maintenance within AWS environments. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and 5+ years of software development experience, particularly in Python, Node.js, or Java. The candidate should also have experience with AWS cloud development and related technologies. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Experience in AWS cloud development or cloud migration.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities across systems, networks, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to support deployment activities.
• Develop shared pipeline utilities and automation components.
• Manage AWS cloud accounts and operational best practices.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Java

AWS Cloud Development

Kubernetes

Terraform

PowerShell

Bash

Linux Administration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Jenkins Core

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer – Role Overview

A Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for supporting cloud deployment, cloud administration, operational maintenance, and audit compliance across multiple application teams. The role focuses on enabling reliable, scalable, and automated solutions within AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to support deployment activities across various environments.
• Develop shared pipeline utilities and automation components used across engineering teams.
• Manage AWS cloud accounts, including routine maintenance and operational best practices.
• Create reusable code templates and document standard operating procedures.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance optimization and cost efficiency.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide production support.

Expertise & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Node.js, or Java, with emphasis on SDLC and automation.

Preferred

• 2–5 years of experience in AWS cloud development or cloud migration.
• Experience building and operating resilient, distributed platforms in AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies (Kubernetes) and serverless architectures (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, S3).
• Familiarity with SRE principles and practices for creating scalable and reliable systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Practical experience developing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins Core).
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration, networking fundamentals, and load balancing.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
• Effective collaboration skills with distributed teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.