Job#: 3033112 Job Description: IT - Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to support and modernize a public-cloud data ecosystem, with an emphasis on AWS, big data platforms, and automation. This is a hands-on lead role that blends cloud data engineering, production operations, automation, CI/CD, and technical leadership. This role supports global data initiatives, including China-adjacent cloud environments, which is why experience with certain regional cloud platforms is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Support production and non-production cloud data platforms.
- Build, test, and refine cloud data processes to meet business needs.
- Own and improve automation and CI/CD pipelines.
- Configure and tune Informatica in cloud environments.
- Work within AWS multi-account architectures.
- Lead and mentor engineers through direct and indirect leadership.
- Partner with global teams using cloud technologies.
- Execute initiatives based on a multi-year cloud and data roadmap.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and platform issues.
Required Qualifications
Experience:- 5-7 years supporting applications in a production environment.
- 2+ years of AWS experience in a production environment with a multi-account topology, including services like RDS, Redshift, S3, IAM, and EMR.
- 2+ years of experience with open-source cloud provisioning tools (Terraform, Ansible) in production cloud environments.
- 2+ years of scripting (Python, Bash) and deployment experience in production environments for automation.
- 2+ years of experience with big data applications deployed in a public cloud (Informatica, AWS EMR, Spark, Datalake).
- Demonstrated experience leading engineers, mentoring team members, and managing large-scale projects.
Technical Skills:- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform is required; Ansible is strongly preferred.
- Big Data Platforms: Hands-on experience with Informatica configuration and tuning.
- Cloud Data Tools: Proficiency with AWS EMR, Spark, and data lakes.
- Automation & DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines for production deployments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, or an Associate Degree plus 6+ years of technology-related experience, or a High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of technology-related experience.
- Experience with AWS China or Alibaba Cloud.
- Experience supporting China-based or APAC data environments.
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin).
- Relevant public cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Terraform, Ansible).
Compensation
The pay rate for this position is expected to be between $55.00/hr and $66.00/hr. The final rate will be determined based on experience and other factors.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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