IT Engineer

Pipe Recruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm based in New York seeks a highly skilled IT Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and enhance deployment processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with AWS services, containerization technologies, and database administration. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a background in Agile environments, are essential for success in this role. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in cloud computing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in cloud computing with a focus on AWS.
• Proficiency in AWS services like EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC.
• Strong database administration skills including MySQL and DynamoDB.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize AWS cloud services such as EC2 and S3.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker.
• Administer databases like MySQL and MongoDB.

Skills

Cloud computing expertise

AWS services proficiency

Container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes

Database administration skills

Programming languages (Python, Java)

CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and AWS services. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in managing cloud infrastructure, containerization, and database administration. This role requires expertise in configuration management frameworks and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment processes. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must, along with a deep understanding of networking, security, and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize AWS cloud services such as EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, and CloudFormation.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Administer databases, including MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI, and ITAR.
• Enhance cloud security and networking frameworks.
• Utilize configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and source code management tools including XLR, Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and participate in Agile & Scrum ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize cloud infrastructure performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in cloud computing with a focus on AWS.
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience with container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong database administration skills (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or Elastic Search).
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, or Ansible).
• Strong hands‑on experience in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in Agile and Scrum environments.