AWS Cloud Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and support cloud infrastructure and container orchestration environments in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, IaC, and NVIDIA workload orchestration platforms, with a strong emphasis on scalable and reliable systems.

The ideal candidate will implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, manage infrastructure with CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK, and support AI/ML

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in a Cloud Engineer role.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS.
• Excellent knowledge of GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Experience building YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with IaC tools: CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK.
• Hands-on with EKS, Kubernetes, Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Support EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker environments.
• Implement NVIDIA Run:ai and NVIDIA OSMO orchestration.
• Build YAML CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Manage code in GitHub and version control.
• Develop AWS infrastructure with CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK.
• Support AI/ML workloads on NVIDIA GPU infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, Kubernetes, and workloads.
• Optimize cloud infra for scalability, reliability, performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Identify improvements and apply cloud best practices.

Skills

Cloud experience

AWS

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS CDK

Amazon EKS

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub

GitHub Actions

NVIDIA Run:ai

NVIDIA OSMO

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer
Location: Peoria,IL
Duration: 9 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $79/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer (AWS / Kubernetes / NVIDIA AI Infrastructure) to design, deploy, manage, and support cloud infrastructure and container orchestration environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and NVIDIA workload orchestration platforms.

The candidate will be responsible for managing cloud-native infrastructure, supporting AI/ML GPU workloads, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, manage, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and support Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker environments.
• Implement and maintain container orchestration platforms using NVIDIA Run:ai and NVIDIA OSMO.
• Build and maintain YAML-based CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Manage source code repositories and version control using GitHub.
• Develop and deploy AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Support AI/ML workloads running on NVIDIA GPU infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, Kubernetes, and workload orchestration issues.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and technical teams.
• Support innovative cloud and AI infrastructure environments.
• Identify infrastructure improvements and implement cloud engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in a Cloud Engineer role.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Experience developing YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools:
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Terraform
  • AWS CDK
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Amazon EKS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
• Experience with NVIDIA Run:ai and NVIDIA OSMO or similar workload orchestration platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure deployment and management.
• Excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.