Cloud Engineer

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

AWS
cloud
Automation

Job Details

Cloud Engineer
Location: Plano, TX (Need within 30-40 min distance no flex) -5 Days Onsite
Duration: 1 Year +
Visa - USA
Work Type: Onsite (5 days a week)
Interview: Must be willing to interview in person
Note:Banking experience is a required in recent 2-3 years in total

Project Scope:

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to deploy, support, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS within Kubernetes (EKS) environments for the Vault application. The role involves supporting critical data systems, collaborating with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, and leading incident response and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions within AWS (preferred) or Azure.
  • Develop, support, and maintain Kubernetes/EKS clusters and containerized applications.
  • Troubleshoot, scale, and optimize distributed systems to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Implement automation and orchestration to streamline cloud operations.
  • Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, or similar tools.
  • Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
  • Configure and monitor cloud resources using Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Datadog, and similar tools.
  • Collaborate with networking teams to support service-to-service communication and optimize system architecture.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and operational improvements.

Required Skills:

Cloud Platforms:

  • Hands-on experience with AWS (preferred) and Azure.
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure automation and orchestration.

Kubernetes & Containerization:

  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes/EKS.
  • Experience with container scaling, orchestration, and distributed system troubleshooting.

Networking:

  • Solid understanding of modern networking concepts and service-to-service communication.

Automation & Scripting:

  • Strong automation mindset.
  • Proficient in Python, Go, Bash, and Groovy.

Infrastructure as Code & Monitoring:

  • Skilled in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Datadog, Cloud Formula).

CI/CD Pipelines:

  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

Problem Solving & Mentorship:

  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex distributed systems.
  • Ability to take ownership, mentor peers, and drive technical solutions independently.

Best Regards,

Nitin Diwakar
Technical Recruiter || Talent Portus

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