AWS Cloud Engineer

Jobgether; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 394,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer based in Saudi Arabia. This mid-level role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing AWS environments for diverse client needs. You’ll work across cloud engagements, combining hands-on infrastructure engineering with client advisory responsibilities.

The role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, containerization, and automation, with a strong emphasis on security practices and ongoing learning of AWS services.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS experience in production environments.
• Strong IaC with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.
• Kubernetes cluster experience and containerized deployments.
• Solid AWS networking, VPC design, and security basics.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain modular AWS-based systems across environments.
• Advise clients on AWS design and implementation aligned to business needs.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues across cloud environments.
• Automate provisioning with IaC and configuration management.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters for app deployments.
• Design secure networking with VPCs and access controls.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost of cloud operations.
• Ensure data storage/processing meets client requirements and standards.
• Stay current with AWS services and cloud security best practices.

Skills

AWS

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

VPC

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer based in Saudi Arabia.

This is a mid-level cloud engineering role focused on designing, deploying, and optimizing AWS environments for diverse client needs.
You’ll work across a variety of cloud engagements, adapting solutions to different business requirements and technical challenges.
The role combines hands‑on infrastructure engineering with client advisory responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to influence cloud architecture and implementation.
You’ll leverage infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, containerization, and automation to build reliable and scalable cloud environments.
You’ll also identify infrastructure issues, improve performance and costs, and apply strong security practices throughout project delivery.
The environment is dynamic and technology‑focused, with opportunities to work across modern AWS services and evolving cloud technologies.
This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems and delivering practical cloud solutions for clients.

Accountabilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain modular cloud‑based systems and infrastructure within AWS environments.
• Advise clients on the design, architecture, and implementation of modern AWS cloud technologies aligned with their business requirements.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and application deployment challenges across cloud environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management practices.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD processes using tools such as GitLab, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions.
• Configure Kubernetes clusters and support application deployments within containerised environments.
• Design and maintain secure AWS networking environments, including VPC configurations and related security controls.
• Optimize cloud operations by identifying opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure data storage and processing solutions meet client requirements, policies, and operational standards.
• Apply AWS security best practices throughout architecture, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations.
• Stay current with emerging AWS services, cloud engineering practices, automation technologies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver effective solutions and adapt quickly to changing project requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working as a Cloud Engineer, AWS Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or in a closely related infrastructure role.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and configuring AWS cloud resources in production or client environments.
• Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Practical experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or comparable platforms.
• Experience configuring Kubernetes clusters and deploying applications in containerised environments.
• Solid understanding of AWS networking, VPC architecture, and cloud security principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application deployment issues using structured analytical and problem‑solving approaches.
• Experience identifying opportunities for AWS performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimisation.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure automation and configuration management practices.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and provide practical recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to work across varied client environments and business requirements.
• An AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification is preferred.
• Strong commitment to cloud security, industry standards, and infrastructure best practices.

Benefits

• Expected base salary of $105,000–$120,000 USD annually, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to work on varied AWS cloud engagements and solve diverse technical challenges.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and automation.
• Client‑facing opportunities that allow you to contribute to cloud architecture and technology decisions.
• A dynamic engineering environment with opportunities to develop your cloud expertise and certifications.