Software Engineer - Junior

Anakim Consulting; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting is hiring a Junior Software Engineer to support cloud migrations and automation in an AWS environment. The role emphasizes IaC, CI/CD, and collaboration within a DevSecOps team.

You will work on provisioning, monitoring, and scripting tasks, using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab Runners, while learning modern cloud practices in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science or related discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience supporting cloud engineering or DevOps in AWS enterprise technology environment.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS or Terraform.
• Configuration Management experience using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with scripting in one or more languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Ability to estimate timelines and workloads and optimize implementation costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical information to technical and non-technical team members.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dynamic DevSecOps team developing applications and supporting migration of physical and on-prem infrastructure to AWS cloud.
• Interact with teammates to support development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with CI/CD tools such as GitLab Runners.
• Support DevOps infrastructure following IaC principles and best practices.
• Support team in developing and maintaining provisioning/deprovisioning, monitoring and auditing AWS cloud infrastructure using automation tools.
• Apply analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, as required.
• Use Ansible and similar configuration and automation tools to support automation.
• Demonstrate consistent interest in learning and applying new tools and technologies to leverage industry best practices and enhance productivity.
• Support Agile team and participate across iterative development lifecycle.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Automation

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab Runners

Job description

Software Engineer - Junior

Anakim Consulting is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Sioux Falls, SD 57198

Location: On-Site

Anakim Consulting Inc. is hiring a Junior level Software Engineer with experience applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to support an AWS enterprise cloud environment. Qualified candidates will have experience with software and/or systems development lifecycle, experience designing and implementing applications and solutions in an AWS cloud infrastructure, and an interest in learning and growing as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dynamic DevSecOps team developing applications and supporting migration of physical and on-prem infrastructure to AWS cloud.
• Interact with teammates to support development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with CI/CD tools such as GitLab Runners.
• Support DevOps infrastructure following IaC principles and best practices.
• Support team in developing and maintaining provisioning/deprovisioning, monitoring and auditing AWS cloud infrastructure using automation tools.
• Apply analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, as required.
• Use Ansible and similar configuration and automation tools to support automation.
• Demonstrate consistent interest in learning and applying new tools and technologies to leverage industry best practices and enhance productivity.
• Support Agile team and participate across iterative development lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship)
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security access (Public Trust level)
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related discipline (Equivalent years of related experience or training may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 2+ years of related experience supporting cloud engineering or DevOps in AWS enterprise technology environment
• AWS Certification at Associate Level Demonstrated understanding of cloud computing concepts, services, and operating models
• Demonstrated experience working hand-on with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerization supporting DevOps environment
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and technologies such as AWS or Terraform
• Configuration Management experience using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with scripting in one or more languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash to support automation tasks
• Ability to estimate timelines and workloads and estimate cost strategies to optimize implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present technical information to technical and non‑technical team members
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or Specialty AWS Certification is a plus
• Terraform Associate Certification is a plus
• Experience or strong understanding of Agile methodologies is preferred
• Experience with FinOps in an AWS cloud solution is a plus
• Development experience using modern software engineering practices is a plus

This position offers a full‑time W2 salary and eligibility for benefits.