AWS Engineer

ASCENDING; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a skilled AWS DevOps Engineer to join their team on a long-term remote contract. This role focuses on designing and managing scalable AWS infrastructure while implementing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes using Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience. This opportunity allows you to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals to enhance system reliability and streamline deployment processes. If you're passionate about cloud solutions and automation, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AWS DevOps roles.
• Strong expertise in Docker and Linux administration.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable AWS infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with teams to improve deployment processes.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Docker

Linux Administration

Python Scripting

CI/CD Pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

GitHub Actions

AWS CDK

Job description

Location: Fully remote within the US
Long-term Contract (5+ years)
W2 or 1099

We are seeking a skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of hands-on experience working with AWS services and related DevOps tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions
• Use Infrastructure as Code, with a preference for AWS CDK Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker
• Maintain and administer Linux-based systems Write efficient Python scripts for automation and tooling (not application development)
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in AWS DevOps roles Strong expertise in Docker and Linux administration
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines; GitHub Actions preferred
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code; CDK preferred Ability to write clear, functional Python scripts for infrastructure automation
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and security best practices

Preferred:
- AWS service experience: ECS, ECR, secret manager, parameter store, SQS, EventBridge.