Senior AWS Cloud Engineers

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to a full-stack migration from SQL to DynamoDB
• Refactor and rewrite backend services from Java to Python
• Leverage AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for data movement and transformation
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Amazon Q
• Use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
• Participate in and lead daily SCRUM ceremonies as part of a standalone dev team
• Communicate openly with peers, leadership, and stakeholders
• Identify blockers, propose solutions, and contribute to a strong team culture

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering
• Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development.
• Proven experience in relational to NoSQL database migrations (SQL to DynamoDB preferred)
• Proficiency with AWS DMS and other AWS-native services
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Amazon Q preferred); GitLab Duo acceptable
• Experience using GitLab for version control and DevOps workflows
• Deep database engineering background.
• Background in Java development and went into AWS Cloud. Comfortable working in both modern Python and legacy Java environments.
• Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs, and willingness to support and modernize legacy systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent.
• Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ.
• Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest).
• Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations.
• Ability to lead or participate in SCRUM/agile ceremonies
• Excellent communication skills — proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions.