AWS Cloud Engineer

Overview

On Site
Competitive
Contract - W2
Contract - Permanent

Skills

AWS
Terraform

Job Details

Cloud Engineer
6+ month contract
Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid)

Job Description:

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be implementing and operationalizing cloud-native infrastructure solutions in AWS and Terraform Cloud with proven ability to write production-grade infrastructure as code, develop reusable Terraform modules, and drive complex cloud infrastructure projects to completion. You will participate in design discussions, implement infrastructure solutions, and provide hands-on technical support to internal customers.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules following best practices and HashiCorp module standards
Implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform Cloud and AWS services adhering to infrastructure as code principles
Write, test, validate, and peer-review Terraform code ensuring quality, security, and maintainability
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy for infrastructure automation
Participate in design discussions and technical planning sessions with architects and engineering teams
Provide technical support and guidance to internal customers on infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting
Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical infrastructure solutions
Operationalize cloud platforms for operational excellence, security, reliability, performance, cost optimization, and resiliency through AWS Well-Architected Framework
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure
Identify and resolve infrastructure issues, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives in JIRA
Drive infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
Document infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and technical procedures
Stay current with AWS services, Terraform features, and cloud infrastructure best practices

Requirements:
5+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure engineering
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture
3+ years of production experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code
Proven experience developing reusable Terraform modules with proper versioning and documentation
Strong expertise with Terraform Cloud including workspaces, state management, and remote execution
Experience with CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy
Strong understanding of AWS services including VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and JIRA
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and GitOps workflows
Strong scripting skills: Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
Understanding of networking concepts: VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, DNS
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in cloud environments
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Professional
Experience with AWS Account Factory for Terraform (AFT)
Experience with containerization technologies: Docker, ECS, EKS, Kubernetes
Experience with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
Knowledge of serverless architecture and AWS Lambda
Experience with monitoring and observability tools: CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic
Familiarity with database technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
Experience with cloud migration projects
Background in software development or DevOps engineering
Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices
Knowledge of security scanning tools and vulnerability management


Estimated Min Rate: $65.00
Estimated Max Rate: $79.00


What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

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