AI Application & Cloud Operations Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Plano, TX seeks a Mid-Level AI Application & Cloud Operations Engineer to support enterprise AI apps on Samsung Cloud Platform and AWS Bedrock, focusing on Linux, Python, Docker, databases, and networking.

The engineer will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance, provide incident response, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain secure, scalable AI services.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years in application, system, or cloud operations.
• Proficient Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) admin and production troubleshooting.
• Experience with Flask/FastAPI apps, Docker, NGINX, Uvicorn or Gunicorn.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB operational knowledge.
• Experience with AWS services and networking concepts.
• Familiar with Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor enterprise AI apps (Claude, HE T2A, Cowork) for SEA.
• Manage Linux servers, Docker containers, NGINX, and systemd in production.
• Support Python apps and APIs using Flask, FastAPI, Uvicorn, Gunicorn.
• Manage PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Meilisearch operations.
• Integrate with AWS Bedrock and external AI services.
• Maintain VMs on Samsung Cloud Platform (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Ensure secure networking via IPsec VPN, PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints.
• Monitor health with CloudWatch/CloudTrail; plan backups and recovery.
• Develop Python and Bash automation for deployment and ops.
• Assist CI/CD deployment and incident RCA processes.
• Maintain docs and SOPs.

Skills

Linux administration

Python programming

REST APIs

CI/CD practices

Troubleshooting

Tools

Docker

NGINX

Uvicorn

Gunicorn

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Meilisearch

AWS Bedrock

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Job description

AI Application & Cloud Operations Engineer (JN -082026-429720) Plano, Texas

Salary: USD48 - USD54 per hour

Position Information

Job Title: Mid-Level AI Application & Cloud Operations Engineer

Contract Period: 1yr.

Start Date : ASAP

1. Position

We are seeking mid-Level AI application & Cloud operations engineer to support the operation, stability, performance, and security of enterprise AI applications running on Samsung Cloud Platform and AWS Bedrock. The engineer will support AI services including Claude Chat, HE T2A, and Cowork for SEA, with a focus on Linux systems, Python-based applications, Docker, databases, networking, AWS services, and production troubleshooting

2. Core responsibilities.

• Operate and monitor enterprise AI applications, including Claude Chat, HE T2A, and Cowork for SEA.
• Manage Linux servers, Docker containers, NGINX, and systemd services in production environments.
• Support and troubleshoot Python-based applications and APIs using Flask, FastAPI, Uvicorn, and Gunicorn.
• Manage and monitor MongoDB, PostgreSQL/pgvector, Redis, and Meilisearch.
• Support integration with AWS Bedrock (Claude) and external AI services such as Tavily API.
• Manage Samsung Cloud Platform VMs running RHEL and Ubuntu.
• Support secure network connectivity using IPsec VPN, AWS PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints.
• Monitor system health, application performance, and audit activities using CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Support file storage, firewall rules, routing, MCP Server, and Filebridge components.
• Develop Python and Bash automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, backup, and recovery.
• Support CI/CD deployment processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Perform incident response, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

3. Qualification

• 5–9 years of experience in application, system, or cloud operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) administration and production troubleshooting.
• Experience operating Flask/FastAPI applications, Docker, NGINX, Uvicorn, or Gunicorn.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB and related operational tasks.
• Experience with AWS services, preferably AWS Bedrock, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and VPC networking.
• Understanding of REST APIs, networking, VPN, PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and problem‑solving skills.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating LLM/GenAI applications or RAG‑based systems.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Bedrock and Claude.
• Experience with Redis, pgvector, Meilisearch, or other AI application data stores.
• Experience with MCP, AI agents, or AI application frameworks.
• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
• Experience with Prometheus/Grafana or ELK Stack.
• AWS certification such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer.