Junior Cloud Systems Engineer – AWS, Testing & Agile

Optimus Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

401k contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Optimus Technology is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to drive deployment of cloud-based solutions with a strong emphasis on functional testing and UAT to ensure system functionality and user experience.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, manage requirements, and develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance in AWS environments. The role requires agile participation and a focus on security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and automation/CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Associate or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead System Engineer and cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based systems with emphasis on testing and UAT.
• Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle ensuring alignment with business needs and standards.
• Develop test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance in cloud infrastructures; document and report results.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements.
• Articulate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions across engineering and stakeholders.
• Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimize configurations, and ensure security/compliance.

Skills

Functional testing

UAT

Cloud platforms

AWS

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab

Security best practices

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Optimus Technology is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to drive deployment of cloud-based solutions with a strong emphasis on functional testing and UAT to ensure system functionality and user experience.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, manage requirements, and develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance in AWS environments. The role requires agile participation and a focus on security and compliance.