Sr. Software Configuration / Release Engineer (Hybrid) - Location: Atlanta, GA (In-Person) - 100% Only Locals (GA) with valid DL Copy.

Role: Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: Atlanta, GA (In-Person)
Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

Interview Process: On-site interviews only
Work Schedule: Hybrid On-site two days per week

Job Description

This position is responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining cloud configuration, release, and infrastructure management processes across AWS environments. The role ensures highly available, secure, compliant, and well-governed cloud platforms through effective automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), patch management, backup strategies, and certificate governance.

The Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable enterprise services.

Responsibilities

Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments
• Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) to ensure configuration consistency and security

Release Engineering & AWS DevOps

• Support CI/CD and automation pipelines using AWS Code Commit, Code Build, Code Deploy, and Code Pipeline
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support releases, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness

Backup, Patching & Compliance

• Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with retention policies
• Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure
• Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements

Security & Certificate Management

• Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services
• Ensure secure communication configurations aligned with security and compliance standards

Documentation, Governance & Training

• Maintain accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes
• Provide training and guidance on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization
• Ability to break down complex problems and contribute to tactical and strategic improvements
• High attention to detail with strong diagnostic capabilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of configuration management experience, including:

• Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching
• Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for AWS and Terraform automation
• AWS and/or Terraform certifications
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments
• Vendor oversight or management experience
• Familiarity with Agile or project management tools
• Experience with organizational change management (OCM)

Required Skills

• AWS cloud infrastructure and configuration management
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• AWS Code Suite (Code Commit, Code Build, Code Deploy, Code Pipeline)
• Automated backup and patching solutions
• SSL/TLS certificate management
• Documentation and configuration governance
• Cross-functional collaboration with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams