AWS DevOps Engineer - Australia

Nuwave Communications, Inc.; Poland; Remote; PLN 364,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to join its global infrastructure team. This role, primarily remote, requires deep AWS networking expertise along with responsibilities in pre-sales support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing scalable AWS environments and collaborating with Sales teams on customer connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a DevOps, Cloud Networking, or Sales Engineering role with strong AWS experience.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking services, including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and BGP.
• Hands-on proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AWS cloud networking architectures.
• Manage hybrid cloud connectivity between AWS and on-prem data centers.
• Collaborate with Sales to assess customer connectivity solutions.

Skills

AWS networking services

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Python

Bash

Job description

NUWAVE POSITION SUMMARY

NUWAVE is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware AWS DevOps Engineer to join our global infrastructure team. This role is remote but limited to candidates based in Australia and combines deep AWS networking expertise with pre-sales and quoting support responsibilities.

In addition to managing scalable, secure AWS networking environments (e.g., Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, CloudWAN, BGP), this role will work closely with our Sales and Product teams to support and help quote both physical interconnects (NNIs/Direct Connects) and AWS Direct Connect services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
• Design and maintain AWS cloud networking architectures: VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, CloudWAN, BGP routing
• Manage hybrid cloud connectivity between AWS and on-prem data centers.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, etc.).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network and cloud performance and security.
• Any other duties management choses to amend from time to time.

• Sales Engineering Support
• Collaborate with Sales to assess and design customer connectivity solutions involving:
• Physical NNIs/Direct Connect circuits
• AWS Direct Connect with Hosted or Dedicated options
• Assist in quoting and solution design, including bandwidth planning, region availability, and high-availability scenarios.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for pre-sales customer calls related to cloud connectivity.
• Translate technical cloud networking requirements into business-aligned deliverables.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Some on-call work (weekends/holidays) may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 3–5+ years in a DevOps, Cloud Networking, or Sales Engineering role with strong AWS experience.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking services, including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, CloudWAN, BGP, VPN.
• Experience supporting or working alongside Sales or Product teams on quoting or solution design.
• Hands-on proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK for infrastructure provisioning.
• Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Based in Australia and able to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Highly organized, strategically focused, detail oriented.
• Experience with handling and maintaining highly confidential information.
• Ability to work from home with little supervision.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, Internet, e-mail and collaboration tools.
• Fast learner with a "get it done" attitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS Certifications such as:
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
• Familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 interconnects, colocation ecosystems, and physical cross-connect processes.
• Experience with hybrid DNS, security groups, routing policies, and multi-region cloud design.
• Prior experience working with quoting systems or product management tools is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

None.

EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Desk Phone: No
• Mobile Phone: Yes
• Computer/Laptop (supplied): Yes
• Internet Connection: Yes

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.