AWS Cloud Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated AWS Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, with a strong focus on automation, security, and performance optimization. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud-native solutions, including serverless architectures and microservices orchestration.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Hartford, CT/ Piscataway, NJ is $110K-$120K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and Route 53.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Implement and manage serverless architectures utilizing AWS Lambda, ECS, and EKS for containerized applications.
• Security & Compliance
• Apply AWS security best practices, including proper configuration of IAM roles, policies, and security groups.
• Monitor security events and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS Developer Tools (CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy) or compatible third-party tools.
• Automate testing, deployment, and rollback processes to ensure seamless application updates.
• Monitoring & Logging
• Set up and maintain monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other relevant tools.
• Analyze logs for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security auditing.
• Networking & Performance Optimization
• Design and manage network architecture within AWS, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing configurations.
• Troubleshoot networking and connectivity issues to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• Cost Management & Optimization
• Monitor resource usage and implement strategies to optimize costs and improve performance.
• Utilize AWS cost management tools for budgeting and resource allocation.
• Application Support & Troubleshooting
• Provide ongoing support for AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to ensure minimal downtime.
• Additional Expertise
• Develop and orchestrate AWS serverless microservices using Step Functions for distributed application workflows.
• Work with MongoDB databases within AWS environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Requirements:

• Required Skills: Proficiency with AWS core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and Route 53
• Experience with cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and management on AWS
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices, IAM roles, and policies
• Skills in automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and container services like AWS Lambda, ECS, and EKS
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS Developer Tools or third-party tools integrated with AWS
• Monitoring and logging expertise using CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail
• Understanding of networking concepts within AWS such as VPC, Subnets, and Security Groups
• Ability to optimize costs and performance for AWS cloud resources
• Troubleshooting and support experience for AWS-based applications and infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS serverless microservices orchestration
• Experience with AWS Step Functions to build distributed applications.
• Familiarity with AWS cost management
• Experience with MongoDB.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.