Senior AWS EKS Cloud Engineer

Kforce Inc; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc is seeking a Senior AWS EKS Cloud Engineer in Westlake, TX to deliver cloud solutions to development squads and support platform engineering initiatives. The role emphasizes containerized workloads, secure cloud practices, and building self-service capabilities for teams.

The candidate should have 5+ years in cloud environments, strong Golang experience, and proficiency with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Excellent communication and curiosity are valued by the client.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science preferred with 5+ years of working knowledge in cloud and related technologies.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Experience with building secure cloud solutions.
• Expert in building containerized applications using Golang.
• Understanding of how to build self-service solutions to be used by development teams.
• Proficiency with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and implementing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cloud solutions and platforms to development squads.
• Remove heavy lifting to accelerate deployment of applications to the cloud.
• Provide support to the development community for Platform Engineering products and platforms.

Skills

AWS

Golang

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Communication

Learning agility

Customer focus

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS services

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior AWS EKS Cloud Engineer in Westlake, TX. Key Tasks:

• Delivering cloud solutions and platforms to development squads, removing the heavy, undifferentiated lifting that slows squads down when trying to build and deploy their applications to the cloud
• Providing support to the development community for the products and platforms created by Platform Engineering

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior AWS EKS Cloud Engineer in Westlake, TX. Key Tasks:

• Delivering cloud solutions and platforms to development squads, removing the heavy, undifferentiated lifting that slows squads down when trying to build and deploy their applications to the cloud
• Providing support to the development community for the products and platforms created by Platform Engineering

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science preferred with 5+ years of working knowledge in cloud and related technologies
• Experience with AWS services
• Experience with building secure cloud solutions
• Expert in building containerized applications using Golang
• Understanding of how to build self-service solutions to be used by development teams
• Skilled in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and implementing pipelines
• Proficient communication skills with an ability to present to both technical and non-technical interested parties
• You are intellectually curious and love learning new skills and capabilities, e.g., new Cloud services
• You enjoy contributing to the success of your team while solving difficult technical problems
• You enjoy finding opportunities to innovate and take thoughtful risks to get things done faster
• You are truly client-obsessed and dedicated to understanding and learning about customer needs and requirements; Both external and internal
• Preferred experience in retail financial markets or another highly regulated industry
• Java and NodeJS experience a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.