Cloud Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Python
Terraform
SQL
Amazon Web Services
Agile

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Cloud Engineer" for one of our client in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Type: Contract

Top 3 Must Haves:
1. Extensive AWS knowledge (Lambda, S3, Glue/ETL, Athena, Step Functions, Aurora, API Gateway, CloudWatch, etc)
2. Terraform
3. GitHub Actions, CI/CD, CoPilot

Job Description:
The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills with extensive experience in AWS services
Experience building and configuring automated systems with AWS Event Bridge
Experience using Athena for querying S3 buckets
Experience working with APIs and data extraction techniques
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Bachelor s degree in computer science\Computer Information Systems or 10 years of applicable development experience.
10+ years of experience with AWS services including Lambda, Glue, Aurora Postgres, Step Functions, API Gateway, S3 and SSM
7 years (SQL/Python) writing advanced SQL in PostgreSQL including functions, SPROCs and views
3-4 years of experience with CI/CD tools such as Github Actions, GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
3-4 years of experience writing and aggregating logs in AWS CloudWatch
3-4 years of experience developing with PowerShell
Demonstrated experience delivering validated software products, including standard SDLC documentation and testing deliverables

Responsibilities:
Build modules to manage and automate AWS SSM workflows
Build custom comparison logic within ETL jobs using AWS Glue.
Develop, document, and maintain custom developed applications built using PowerShell
Participate in regular code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and provide technical support
Collaborate with the Support team and other teams within the client s ecosystem to develop applications that meet specific user guidelines and needs
Design and implement back-end services using AWS lambda, Glue, Step Functions, API Gateway, S3, and Aurora Postgres

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

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