Senior Software Engineer – AWS Cloud Security & Tooling

aKUBE; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,150 - 144,062; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Mid-Senior Level AWS Specialist with extensive experience in AWS, Terraform, and Python. This hybrid role focuses on building automation and tooling to enhance developer productivity. The ideal candidate will excel in AWS networking and IAM policy creation, with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a contract position in Glendale, California, offering competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience.
• 3+ years of infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• 3+ years of software engineering with Python.
• Strong grasp of AWS networking.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation and self-service tooling.
• Troubleshoot and unblock teams on IAM permissions.
• Operate AWS accounts securely.
• Write Terraform modules and Python-based tooling.
• Provide technical guidance on AWS best practices.
• Document processes and tooling clearly.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

AWS experience as a generalist

Infrastructure as code with Terraform

Software engineering with Python

AWS networking

IAM and Security policy creation

CI/CD pipelines familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Terraform

Python

Docker

Job description

Overview

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Rate Range: Up to $89/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)

Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B

Must Have

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience as a generalist across services (IAM, VPC, networking, certificates, multi-account/multi-region environments).
• 3+ years of infrastructure as code with Terraform (heavy usage).
• 3+ years of software engineering with Python (for tooling) and scripting (Bash).
• Strong grasp of AWS networking: VPC, Security Groups, DNS, firewalling.
• AWS IAM and Security policy creation experience at scale.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker).
• Security-first mindset applied to multi-tenant systems and developer workflows.

Core Needs

• Heavy Terraform + Python for developer-facing tooling
• Strong AWS IAM/security policy creation

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation and self-service tooling to reduce operational toil and improve developer experience.
• Troubleshoot and unblock teams on IAM permissions, networking, and deployments.
• Operate AWS accounts securely while enabling developer productivity.
• Write Terraform modules and Python-based tooling to manage infrastructure and internal services.
• Provide technical guidance on AWS design, deployment, and security best practices.
• Document processes and tooling in clear, developer-friendly language.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues via Jira, Slack, and email queues.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with TPMs, product managers, principal engineers, and developers across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong stakeholder management—able to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Practical troubleshooting skills with a bias toward unblocking teams quickly.

Preferred

• AWS Certifications.
• Experience with Docker.
• Familiarity with SSL certificate management.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology, Engineering, and Other
• Industries: Information Technology & Services, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media