Cloud Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Stamford, CT is seeking a seasoned AWS Solutions Architect/Cloud Engineer to lead complex technical designs aligned with governance and standards.

You will design end-to-end AWS solutions, develop deployment templates with Terraform and Ansible, and drive reliability and continuous improvement across services.

Qualifications

• AWS Solution Architect experience required.
• Terraform, Ansible, Python and CI/CD experience required.
• Proficiency with Python and Unix Shell Scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AWS solutions using RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Data Firehose.
• Develop templates, Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks to automate deployments.
• Lead initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency in service delivery.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

CI/CD

Unix Shell Scripting

Tools

AWS services

Job description

• This job is responsible for leading the most complex technical designs that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies.
• Key responsibilities include facilitating deployment of the most complex technical solutions by developing templates, Terraform modules, Ansible playbooks and automation used during implementation.
• Job expectations include consistently looking for opportunities to improve the reliability and efficiency of implementing the services, and influencing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Candidate is responsible for designing End to End solutions using AWS services RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Data Firehose.
• Experience with Terraform is highly recommended.
• Experience with all other shared AWS services like Key Management Service, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config, S3, Artifact, Secrets Manager.
• Serves as a consultant on a broad range of technologies, platforms, and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes
• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes and contributes to the technology strategy for end-to-end engineering solutions and provides feedback to the architecture teams
• Participates in various steering committees for technical and infrastructure service domains
• Leads the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Creates an inclusive and healthy working environment and help to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
• Experience with Ansible playbook is plus

Required Qualifications

• AWS Solution architect experience is required.
• AWS Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Data Firehose, DynamoDB, ElastiCache,
• Experience working with OPA policies
• Primary Skills: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Python, CI/CD
• Experience with Python, Unix Shell Scripting

Desired Qualifications

• Key Management Service, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config, S3, Artifact, Secrets Manager
• AWS security, identity and Compliance services
• Experience with other AWS Analytics services like Kinesis, MSK is a plus.
• AWS Solution Architect and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is great plus.

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.