Cloud Engineer II

Remote in Philadelphia, PA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Skills

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Systems Engineering
  • Web Applications
  • Linux Administration
  • Java
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • SaaS
  • Performance Tuning
  • Computer Hardware
  • Technical Support
  • Operating Systems
  • Business Process
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Linux
  • Optimization
  • System Integration
  • Testing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Scalability
  • IaaS
  • Cloud Computing
  • Build Automation
  • Progress Chef
  • Ansible
  • Puppet
  • Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance
  • DevOps

Summary

Help design and improve the cloud environments that support critical applications and enterprise technology services. As a Cloud Engineer, you'll work across cloud architecture, infrastructure optimization, application integration, automation, and technical standards. You'll help connect multiple platforms and systems while making sure cloud solutions are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.

This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys solving infrastructure challenges while staying connected to the larger architecture. You'll have the opportunity to shape cloud standards, improve application performance, automate routine processes, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams. The ideal candidate is technically curious, comfortable evaluating tradeoffs, and able to turn complex cloud requirements into practical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience
3-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, architecture, or a related field

Experience designing and supporting web application environments in AWS

Experience with Linux administration and cloud-based infrastructure

Hands-on experience with Chef, Ansible, Puppet, or similar automation tools

Programming experience with Java, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or a similar language

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field-or equivalent experience

Desired Skills & Experience
Experience developing enterprise architecture standards and governance processes

Experience integrating platforms, operating systems, and applications across an organization

Knowledge of cloud application performance optimization

Experience evaluating infrastructure options, risks, costs, benefits, and business impact

Familiarity with software and hardware build standards

Experience working with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and technical support teams

What You Will Be Doing
Design, implement, and improve cloud applications and infrastructure

Develop integrated solutions across platforms, operating systems, and applications

Establish and document technical standards, architecture guidelines, and implementation frameworks

Install, configure, test, and support cloud-based applications and services

Evaluate solution options, risks, costs, benefits, and impact on business processes

Provide technical guidance to project teams and support architecture governance activities

Tech Breakdown
30% Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure Engineering

25% AWS Application Environment Design and Support

20% Automation, Linux, and Systems Optimization

15% Application Integration, Testing, and Deployment

10% Architecture Standards, Governance, and Technical Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities
Design and support AWS-based application environments

Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of cloud infrastructure

Configure, test, and troubleshoot cloud applications and services

Build automation using Chef, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools

Review architecture options, technical risks, and implementation requirements

Collaborate with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and support teams
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 888484
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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