Cloud Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Cloud Test Automation Engineer to own automated validation for cloud-to-device deployment workflows in an AWS environment. The role focuses on building robust test suites and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

You will develop AWS CDK TypeScript stacks, manage deployments for AWS IoT Greengrass components, and collaborate with teams to improve testability while supporting validation with physical devices and ongoing operational needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on AWS automation experience.
• Proficient with AWS CDK and TypeScript; Python scripting and test automation.
• Experience developing automated tests and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud test automation, including design, implementation, testing, CI/CD integration, and release readiness.
• Develop and maintain AWS CDK (TypeScript) stacks to provision cloud environments and deploy AWS IoT Greengrass components.
• Build and maintain automated integration, end-to-end, and regression test suites.
• Improve test reliability, reduce flaky tests, and enhance diagnostics and observability.
• Investigate defects, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive issues through resolution.
• Maintain test dashboards, coverage metrics, release checklists, runbooks, and automated alerts.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve system testability and prevent regressions.
• Support validation using physical devices and participate in operational support as required.

Skills

AWS

CDK

TypeScript

Python

CI/CD

Testing

Root-cause analysis

Git

Cloud testing

AWS IoT Greengrass

Tools

Hydra testing framework

AWS IoT Greengrass

AWS Lambda

CloudWatch

Job description

Job Description:We are looking for a Cloud Test Automation Engineer to own and advance automated validation for cloud-to-device deployment workflows in an AWS environment.Key

Responsibilities:

• Own cloud test automation, including design, implementation, testing, CI/CD integration, and release readiness.
• Develop and maintain AWS CDK (TypeScript) stacks to provision cloud environments and deploy AWS IoT Greengrass components.
• Build and maintain automated integration, end-to-end, and regression test suites.
• Improve test reliability, reduce flaky tests, and enhance diagnostics and observability.
• Investigate defects, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive issues through resolution.
• Maintain test dashboards, coverage metrics, release checklists, runbooks, and automated alerts.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve system testability and prevent regressions.
• Support validation using physical devices and participate in operational support as required.

Essential Skills:

• 2+ years of hands‑on AWS experience in automation, deployment workflows, or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong practical experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript.Proficiency in Python scripting and test automation.
• Experience developing automated tests and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of SDLC practices, Git, code reviews, and secure coding fundamentals.
• Experience with software testing in cloud‑based environments.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services for cloud automation and deployment workflows.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Hydra (AWS testing framework) or similar cloud test automation frameworks.
• Experience with AWS IoT and AWS IoT Greengrass, preferably Greengrass v2.
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• Strong communication skills and an ownership‑driven mindset.