Cloud Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Westlake, TX.

Duties Include:
* Work with application team to support their application deployment
* Develop common pipeline utilities to be used by other teams
* Manage AWS cloud accounts and perform routine maintenance
* Create code templates and document standard procedures
* Monitor infrastructure components for cost and performance
* Provide on-call support on a scheduled rotation.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
* 3-5 years of experience in software development with Python, NodeJS, or Java with a focus on SDLC and automation

Preferred:
* 2-5 years of experience in Cloud development (AWS) and migration skills; Experience with building and operating highly resilient platforms in AWS cloud environments
* 1-2 years of Azure setup, maintenance and administration
* Hands-on experience working with containers (Kubernetes) and serverless applications (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, S3)
* Understanding of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles with supporting skills and experience in creating scalable and reliable software systems
* Working experience with Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation Templates
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Core
* Scripting ability in PowerShell or Bash Shell Unix Scripting
* Knowledge of basic sysadmin skills in Linux, Networking, Load Balancing
* Good demeanor towards solving problems skills that span systems, network, and applications
* Strong team focus with good relationship building skills + work with broader distributed team
* Strong written and verbal communications skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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