Senior AWS Engineer

Overview

On Site
$150,000 - $160,000 annually
Full Time

Skills

Provisioning
Workflow
Unit Testing
Continuous Integration
Scripting
Technical Direction
Mentorship
Pipeline Management
Collaboration
Leadership
Software Development
DevSecOps
Jenkins
Python
Amazon Web Services
Step-Functions
Kubernetes
Docker
Cloud Computing
Terraform
DevOps
IDP
Continuous Delivery
Communication
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Leesburg, VA that is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Automate the provisioning of AWS environments and build infrastructure from the ground up using Terraform
* Design and develop automation workflows; Perform unit testing and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and resiliency
* Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and self-service capabilities to support platform operations
* Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers on pipeline management, automation, and development best practices
* Collaborate with stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and other engineering teams to communicate technical solutions and solve complex business challenges

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in software development
* At least 7 years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering
* At least 7 years of in-depth AWS/Cloud Operations experience
* Strong expertise in AWS cloud-based build/deployment pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, Kubernetes/platform engineering, Jenkins, Python, Terraform, Docker
* Expert-level knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions
* Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment technologies
* Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
* Experience working in an Enterprise/Shared Service DevOps team
* Good to have: prior experience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) with Kratix and Argo CD
* Good to have: prior experience with USDA or other federal agencies
* Strong verbal and written communication 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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