Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS / Kubernetes)

ScienTec Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

ScienTec Consulting invites an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in Singapore. You’ll optimize performance, reliability, security, and cost while aligning with standards across the organisation.

Build containerised solutions with Docker/Kubernetes and implement IaC using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation, supporting databases and high availability. This contract role requires strong hands-on cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
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Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure.
• Monitor and optimise performance, reliability, and cost.
• Deploy and manage containerised apps with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Ensure security, backups, DR, and high availability.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

CloudSecurity

IaC

Python

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

EKS/AKS

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedSenior Cloud Engineer to join our technology team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud infrastructure that supports critical software applications and business operations.

You will work closely with development and technology teams to optimise application performance, scalability, reliability, and security, while helping to establish cloud infrastructure standards and best practices across the organisation.

• Job Type: Contract
• Salary Package: Up to $9,500 (basic) + AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement scalable and high-performance cloud infrastructure on platforms such asAWS and Azure.
• Manage, monitor, and continuously optimise cloud resources to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using technologies such asDocker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintainInfrastructure as Code (IaC)using tools such asTerraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor infrastructure and application performance, proactively identifying and resolving technical and operational issues.
• Manage and support database systems and data storage solutions, includingMSSQL, MariaDB, and NoSQL databases.
• Design and implement solutions forhigh availability, resilience, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimise application architecture and cloud deployments.
• Configure and manage network security infrastructure, includingnext-generation firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks, to enforce security policies and protect cloud environments.
• Implement cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant security and technology standards.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, performance, and security issues.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency and technology capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such asAWS and/or Microsoft Azureand their native services.
• Experience with containerisation technologies such asDockerand managed Kubernetes platforms such asAmazon EKS or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency in scripting or automation usingPython, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such asTerraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding ofnetworking concepts, protocols, and cloud networking.
• Experience configuring and managingnext-generation firewalls, preferably Palo Alto Networks, including security policies, threat prevention, and network segmentation.
• Knowledge of database management systems such asMSSQL, MariaDB, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Good to Have

• Relevant cloud certifications such asAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectorMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Network security certifications such asPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and logging tools such asGrafana or Dynatrace.
• Experience in infrastructure and application performance tuning and optimisation.
• Prior experience supportingbusiness-critical or mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity withSingapore Government IM8 guidelinesor similar technology governance and security standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern cloud infrastructure and large-scale technology environments.
• Gain exposure to cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure automation, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with experienced technology and development teams.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions.

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Elane Yap Theng Yu- R1989397

ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd - 11C5781