AWS Application Engineer

What you’ll be doing

• Analyze application architecture and dependencies to determine migration readiness.
• Work with architects to design migration strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor) for various workloads.
• Assist in the migration of applications to AWS using tools like AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), and AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
• Ensure proper deployment, configuration, and performance of applications in AWS environments.
• Troubleshoot application issues and ensure smooth functioning in the new AWS environment.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Configure applications to utilize AWS services like RDS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFront.
• Set up monitoring and logging for applications using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to automate application deployments using AWS CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, or Jenkins.
• Develop scripts for repeatable application setup and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Work closely with architects, QA engineers, and stakeholders to ensure migration objectives are met.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document application changes, migration steps, and configurations.
• Share knowledge with team members to ensure consistent understanding of application and migration processes.
• Buid IAC code using terraform

What you bring to the team

 Mandatory skills:

• Minimum of 3+ year experience in a security engineering role, with experience in network security, application security, and security frameworks.
• Bachelor''s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong understanding of AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC configurations.
• Familiarity with AWS migration tools, such as AWS MGN, DMS, and Migration Hub.
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and managing applications in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and ECS.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, or third-party solutions like Datadog.
• Strong problem-solving skills for application performance and dependency issues.
• Experience working in Scrum or Agile teams, adhering to iterative delivery and collaborative practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer proficiency including JIRA

Nice to have skills:

• Understanding of advanced services like AWS Step Functions, EventBridge, and Aurora.
• Experience with AWS serverless technologies like API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (EKS).
• Experience in tuning application performance and cost optimization in AWS.
• Familiarity with caching solutions like ElastiCache or Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).
• Experience with migration validation, including data integrity, application functionality, and system dependencies.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving migration challenges.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.