Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS Microservices)

Tiger Analytics; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics consulting firm is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join its rapidly growing team in Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS and be proficient in developing cloud-native applications primarily in Python, with Java being acceptable. Responsibilities include designing scalable microservices, collaborating with teams using Node.js and Angular, and implementing CI/CD practices. This role offers significant career development opportunities in a challenging and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Python (Java acceptable).
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience building and supporting microservices architecture.
• Experience with Node.js for backend/API development.
• Exposure to Angular frontend framework.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices in AWS.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using Python (Java acceptable).
• Implement secure, highly available, and fault-tolerant solutions in AWS.
• Support containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop backend services using Python or Java.
• Work with Node.js for API development and service integrations.
• Collaborate with frontend teams using Angular.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and performance optimization strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Continuously improve cloud reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.

Skills

Python

AWS cloud services

Microservices architecture

Node.js

Angular

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Tiger Analytics is looking for experienced Cloud Engineer to join our fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for multiple Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our business value and leadership has been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner. We are looking for top-notch talent as we continue to build the best global analytics consulting team in the world.

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer with strong AWS expertise to design, build, and support cloud-native applications and microservices. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience developing primarily in Python (Java acceptable), building and supporting microservices in AWS, and collaborating across full‑stack environments including Angular and Node.js applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices in AWS (majority C1 microservices environment).
  • Build and deploy cloud‑native applications using Python (Java acceptable).
  • Implement secure, highly available, and fault‑tolerant solutions in AWS.
  • Support containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Application Development
  • Develop backend services using Python or Java.
  • Work with Node.js for API development and service integrations.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams working in Angular to ensure seamless integration.
  • Build and manage RESTful APIs.
• Microservices & DevOps
  • Develop and maintain microservices architecture.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices.
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and performance optimization strategies.
  • Automate infrastructure and deployments using DevOps tools.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams including DevOps, UI developers, QA, and Product.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Continuously improve cloud reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Python (Java acceptable).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience building and supporting microservices architecture.
• Experience with Node.js for backend/API development.
• Exposure to Angular frontend framework.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Significant career development opportunities exist as the company grows. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a small, fast‑growing, challenging and entrepreneurial environment, with a high degree of individual responsibility.

Tiger Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.