AWS Configuration & Development Specialist

Compunnel, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an AWS Configuration & Development Specialist to support cloud-driven transformation in insurance platforms. This role involves designing and maintaining secure AWS solutions, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, and optimizing AWS environments. Ideal candidates have extensive AWS experience, programming skills, and familiarity with regulatory environments. Join us in delivering reliable AWS-based solutions and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in AWS engineering or cloud development roles.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services, networking, IAM, and security controls.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain AWS infrastructure components.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Develop serverless applications and automation scripts using Python.

Skills

AWS engineering

Cloud development

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Node.js

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

CloudWatch

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

AWS Configuration & Development Specialist

Connecticut, Hartford

01/08/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary

The AWS Configuration & Development Specialist will support the cloud-driven transformation of enterprise insurance platforms by designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS solutions.

This role combines hands-on cloud engineering, automation, and solution development with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and operational excellence in a regulated environment.

The specialist will collaborate closely with architects, developers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable AWS-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain AWS infrastructure components, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFront.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Build, enhance, and support CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or equivalent tools.
• Optimize AWS environments for performance, scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.

Development & Automation

• Develop serverless applications and automation scripts using Python, Node.js, or similar languages.
• Create reusable modules, templates, and automation frameworks to standardize and streamline cloud deployments.
• Integrate AWS services with internal insurance systems and third-party platforms.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, monitoring, and logging.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Collaborate with security teams on risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and audit support.

Monitoring & Operations

• Configure and manage observability, monitoring, and alerting using CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and third-party tools.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and support incident response and resolution.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in AWS engineering or cloud development roles.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services, networking, IAM, and security controls.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, Node.js, Bash, or similar languages.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as insurance, finance, or healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, ECS, or EKS.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and serverless frameworks.
• Understanding of insurance systems, such as policy administration, claims platforms, or data pipelines.

Certifications

• AWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or SysOps Administrator, are preferred.