AWS DevOps Engineer - Ireland

Nuwave Communications, Inc.; Poland; Remote; PLN 328,000 - 438,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to join their infrastructure team. This remote role focuses on AWS networking expertise and supports sales teams. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in DevOps roles, along with strong skills in AWS tools like Terraform. Excellent communication skills are essential. Certifications in AWS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a DevOps, Cloud Networking, or Sales Engineering role.
• Hands-on proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking services.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AWS cloud networking architectures.
• Collaborate with Sales to design customer connectivity solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud performance.

Skills

AWS experience

Strong communication skills

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Organizational skills

Education

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

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 Ireland 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 chooses 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 Ireland or 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

Desktop equipment: appropriate for remote work; Mobile Phone and Computer/Laptop (supplied) are required; reliable Internet connection is required.