Cloud Engineer

TechDigital Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is hiring a Cloud Engineer to join our team of IT professionals in Cedar Rapids. The role emphasizes AWS and Terraform expertise with optional Java experience.

The candidate will contribute to backend services, scripting, and infrastructure as code, while collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions. Proficiency in AWS, Java-related tooling, and modern CI/CD practices will be valued as you build scalable applications, document requirements,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture.
• Experience with Infrastructure, Cloud, or Application platforms, APIs, integrations, and data flows, security concepts.
• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE).
• Functional & non-functional requirements documentation.
• User stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog grooming.
• Gap analysis and impact analysis.
• Stakeholder management across business and IT teams.
• Data analysis and reporting (SQL basics, Excel, dashboards).
• UAT planning, coordination, and defect triage.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Requirements elicitation (workshops, interviews, stakeholder reviews).

Skills

AWS

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

Node.js

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

ServiceNow

MS Project

Smartsheet

Visio

Lucidchart

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Cloud Engineer with AWS and Terraform experience. Experience in Java is a plus. Need not be hardcore Java expert. But AWS skills are a must.

Technical Skills

• Backend: AWS, JEE, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Apache Camel, Maven, Designs and Building Rest Services
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (including AngularJS), Node.js, NPM
• General: Docker, Cloud (preferably AWS), Git, AI assisted coding, Vibe/Spec, AWS Kiro
• Infrastructure: EC2, Terraform, S3, NestJS
• Testing: Karma, Playwright, ViTest
• CI/CD: Jenkins

Responsibilities

• Business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
• Functional & non-functional requirements documentation
• User stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog grooming
• Gap analysis and impact analysis
• Stakeholder management across business and IT teams
• Data analysis and reporting (SQL basics, Excel, dashboards)
• UAT planning, coordination, and defect triage
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Requirements elicitation (workshops, interviews, stakeholder reviews)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
• Experience working with Infrastructure, Cloud, or Application platforms, APIs, integrations, and data flows, security concepts (vulnerabilities, incidents, access, compliance)
• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders

Tools & Platforms

• Jira / Azure DevOps
• Confluence / SharePoint
• ServiceNow
• MS Project / Smartsheet
• Visio / Lucidchart
• PowerPoint

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively
• Stakeholder confidence and executive presence
• Ownership mindset and accountability