Cloud Automation Developer

Description
Position Summary:
Our client is looking to hire a Cloud Automation Engineer to support a critical role within their cloud engineering team. This position is focused on AWS serverless automation, specifically building and maintaining solutions leveraging Python, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions. This is not a traditional infrastructure or monitoring automation role - the ideal candidate will bring hands-on, production-level experience designing and developing serverless workflows in AWS, with a strong emphasis on event-driven architecture and orchestration at scale. You will play a key role in replacing a senior resource and will be expected to contribute immediately to building and enhancing automation frameworks supporting cloud initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain serverless automation solutions using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Build scalable, event-driven workflows to support enterprise automation initiatives
Develop Python-based services and scripts to enable cloud operations and integrations
Partner with engineering teams to modernize and automate existing processes
Contribute to architecture decisions related to AWS automation and orchestration
Support cloud migration and application enablement through automation
Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of serverless solutions
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of professional software engineering or cloud development experience
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Python development (required)
- AWS Lambda (required)
- AWS Step Functions / State Machines (required)
Experience designing event-driven architectures in AWS
Familiarity with CloudFormation or Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Experience building and integrating APIs
Strong understanding of cloud-native development principles
Skills
Python, Automation, powershell, lamda, aws, CloudFormation
Top Skills Details
Python,Automation,powershell,lamda,aws,CloudFormation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with additional AWS services (e.g., S3, SNS, SQS, EventBridge)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience modernizing legacy automation (e.g., PowerShell Python)
Background supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools in AWS
What will set you apart:
Demonstrated success building complex Step Function workflows
Deep understanding of Lambda performance, scaling, and best practices
Ability to step into an existing environment and contribute quickly
Strong problem-solving skills in cloud-based automation challenges
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.