AWS Cloud Engineer

Position - AWS Cloud Engineer
Temp to perm
No VISA candidates
Remote (plus if candidates work from NC/ NJ/ PA/DC/VA/DE)
Interview via Teams with video
8-5 EST

Top 3 skills and software:
* Proven hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, IAM, Lambda, Athena, DMS etc.
* AWS Glue/ Python/ Database development experience
* Moderate to senior database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redshift)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic IT team to build out a data and analytics platform. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and a solid understanding of Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.

The Role at a Glance:
This role will provide subject matter expertise and direction on complex projects/initiatives related to the configuration of systems and across operations for LFD IT data in applicable system(s). They will collaborate with business and IT teams and other stakeholders to understand data warehouse design and will focus on maintaining and improving our data environment, as well as providing expertise on system functionality to accommodate requirements. They will configure applicable system(s) when appropriate to provided required capabilities.

This position will consult/analyze, design, and deliver on more complex assignments/projects for your assigned area(s) of application design responsibility to build on AWS to integrate with number of upstream and downstream applications.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic IT team to build out a data and analytics platform. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and a solid understanding of Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.

What you'll be doing
* Participates in analysis, design, and build solution as part of Agile / Scrum Develop Team.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide technical solutions that align with the company's goals.
* Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and best practices.
* Develop and implement automation scripts using Python/ Pyspark/ AWS CLI command to build and enhance cloud infrastructure provisioning and management processes.
* Monitor and optimize AWS cloud services to ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
* Utilize containerization technologies, such as Kubernetes, to manage application deployments and scaling.
What we're looking for
Must-haves
* 4 Year/bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering
* 7+ years of experience in application development that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
* 5+ years of experience working on various AWS Cloud services as Cloud Engineer or Architect experience.
* 3+ years utilizing programming languages such as Python/Pyspark to program and develop software.
* 3+ years of experience in creating complex technical specifications from business requirements/specifications.
* Proven hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, IAM, Lambda, Athena, DMS etc.
* AWS Glue/ Python/ Database development experience
* Rest API development experience
* Moderate to senior database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redshift)
* Experience with data integration technologies and ETL tools a plus
* Experience in writing cloud formation templates and build IAM roles and policies.
* Understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data security practices.
* Solid understanding of DevOps processes and best practices.

Nice-to-haves
* Knowledge of insurance, financial systems/products Life Insurance, Annuity and 401k/ 403K
* AWS Developer or Architect or Specialty Certification
* Knowledge of Liquibase deployment patterns.
* Knowledge of MuleSoft API is plus.
* Knowledge of Salesforce CRM is plus.
* Knowledge of MicroStrategy reporting is plus.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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