Cloud Platform Engineer/ Hybrid Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$70 - $89/hr
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Skills

  • Financial Services
  • SAP BASIS
  • Operational Excellence
  • Migration
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Amazon EC2
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Amazon RDS
  • Amazon S3
  • Linux Administration
  • Terraform
  • DevOps
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Lean Methodology
  • PCI DSS
  • System On A Chip
  • FFIEC
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • AppDynamics
  • C#
  • Ruby
  • Python
  • ACH
  • EFT
  • Payment Processing
  • RTP
  • Banking
  • Computer Science
  • Management Information Systems
  • Amazon Web Services
  • IaaS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Incident Management
  • Documentation
  • Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration

Summary

A financial services organization is currently looking to hire a Senior Cloud Engineer on a contract basis in the Phoenix, AZ area. This role follows a hybrid schedule with three onsite days per week and focuses on AWS cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, security, and operational excellence across mission-critical systems.

The engineer will support a large-scale cloud modernization effort involving the migration of critical applications and data from on-premises environments to AWS. Responsibilities include building and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure, maintaining security and compliance controls, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, strengthening observability capabilities, supporting disaster recovery initiatives, and troubleshooting complex production issues within highly regulated environments.

Contract Duration: Through End of Year

Required Skills & Experience
  • 7+ years of Cloud Engineering or DevOps experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
  • Strong expertise with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and IAM
  • Experience administering Kubernetes environments, particularly EKS
  • Strong Linux administration experience
  • Hands-on Docker experience
  • Experience delivering business-critical production systems
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
  • Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Lean
  • Experience implementing security and compliance controls aligned with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or FFIEC
  • Experience supporting cloud vulnerability management and patching programs
  • Experience building and maintaining observability solutions for complex transactional systems
  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Current AWS or comparable cloud certification
  • Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with AppDynamics monitoring and alerting
  • Experience with container security platforms such as Twistlock or Aqua Security
  • Development experience with C#, Ruby, or Python
  • Knowledge of ACH/EFT payment processing
  • Knowledge of RTP or FedNow payment networks
  • Experience within FinTech, banking, or other highly regulated industries
  • Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 50% AWS Cloud Infrastructure
  • 20% Kubernetes, Docker & Platform Engineering
  • 15% Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD
  • 15% Security, Compliance & Observability
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-On Cloud Engineering
  • 20% Incident Response, Troubleshooting & Operational Support
  • 10% Documentation, Audits & Compliance Activities
  • 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Planning
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 887606
  • Posted 20 hours 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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