Cloud engineer

KOPI RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KOPI RECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with AWS architecture and development expertise. You will design, build, and deploy secure, scalable cloud solutions while applying cloud-native patterns, IaC, and DevSecOps in an agile setting.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into architectural blueprints, modernizing workloads with serverless and containers, and delivering end-to-end cloud solutions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computing, Electrical Engineering, IT or equivalent.
• At least 2 years IT experience, preferably AWS implementation.
• Hands-on with core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, CloudFront).
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Experience with IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK).
• Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework, cloud-native patterns, serverless and event-driven designs.
• Strong CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing experience.
• Experience with Docker and orchestration (EKS/Kubernetes or ECS).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for automation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, scalable AWS architectures.
• Translate business needs into detailed architectural blueprints and designs.
• Modernize workloads using serverless, containers, and microservices.
• Develop cloud-native apps and automation using AWS SDKs, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, ECS/EKS.
• Implement IaC using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate security controls into workflows.
• Establish monitoring, logging, and observability with CloudWatch and X-Ray.
• Collaborate in agile teams and mentor juniors when needed.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Python

Node.js

Java

Go

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Serverless

IaC

PaaS/SaaS

VPC

IAM

S3

EC2

Lambda

API Gateway

ECS/EKS

CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computing, Electrical Engineering, IT or equivalent

Tools

AWS EC2

AWS S3

AWS IAM

AWS VPC

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

API Gateway

ECS/EKS

CloudFront

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenTelemetry

CloudWatch

X-Ray

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with strong AWS Solutions Architecture and AWS Development expertise to design, build, and deploy secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience across AWS Best Practices, cloud‑native patterns, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and agile delivery methodologies. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to craft innovative cloud solutions that drive business value while maintaining operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and cost-optimized architectures using AWS Well‑Architected Framework and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Translate business requirements into detailed architectural blueprints and solution designs.
• Evaluate existing workloads and modernize applications using AWS services, serverless technologies, containers, and microservices architectures.

Cloud Development & Automation

• Develop cloud-native applications and automation workflows using AWS SDKs, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, ECS/EKS, and other AWS services.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
• Build automation for provisioning, configuration, deployment, and operational tasks to improve eQiciency and reduce manual workloads.

DevSecOps & CI/CD

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Embed security controls into pipelines, enabling automated compliance, code scanning, and artifact validation.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using CloudWatch, X‑Ray, OpenTelemetry, and other monitoring tools.

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Security, Governance & Compliance

• Apply AWS security best practices across IAM, VPC, encryption, secrets, networking, and data protection.
• Ensure solutions comply with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and automated security policy enforcement.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work within an agile environment—participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and security teams to deliver end‑to‑end cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers if needed.

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Required skills and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computing, Electrical Engineering, IT or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of working experience in the Information Technology industry, preferably in the areas of AWS Cloud implementation and support
• Strong hands‑on experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, etc.).
• Proven background in AWS architecture design and AWS development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
• Experience with IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK).
• Knowledge of AWS Well‑Architected Framework, cloud‑native patterns, serverless architectures, and event‑driven designs.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (EKS/Kubernetes or ECS).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and apply new skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (highly preferred).
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization.
• Familiarity with zero‑trust architectures, cloud security tooling, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in multi-account architectures using AWS Organizations and Control Tower.