Cloud Engineer

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Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS services integrated with Git-based version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS DevOps services and a strong understanding of infrastructure as code, security, and automation best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable CI/CD pipeline architecture using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild,
• CodeDeploy, and/or third-party tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI.
• Integrate Git repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) with AWS deployment infrastructure.
• Define and manage infrastructure using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging best practices using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and related services.
• Configure secure and automated build/test/release workflows for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth delivery and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security standards and compliance requirements.
• Conduct performance optimization and cost control of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
• Provide documentation and training for internal teams on CI/CD processes
• Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient AWS infrastructure for hosting dynamic websites and applications.
• Oversee end-to-end infrastructure for site hosting, including networking, DNS, CDN, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Design and manage automated deployment pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, or third-party DevOps tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, security, and reliability in cloud environments.
• Monitor and tune infrastructure for high availability, uptime, and global content delivery using services like CloudFront, S3, and Route 53.
• Ensure infrastructure security using IAM, KMS, VPC, WAF, Shield, and best practice configurations.
• Perform regular cloud cost reviews and optimize billing using tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor.
• Maintain documentation and operational runbooks for all cloud infrastructure components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and ECS/EKS.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of Git workflows and experience with GitHub/GitLab integrations.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiar with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong background in hosting WordPress, React, static and dynamic websites on AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and deployment automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot web performance, scalability, and security issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• Experience with content delivery and optimization for global audiences.
• Hands-on experience in edge caching, performance tuning, and zero-downtime deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or DevOps team structures.
• Experience working with teams in distributed or remote environments.