Cloud & Devops Engineer - Contract

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to support our mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in AWS cloud services, automation tools, and Linux system administration, with a focus on reliability, security, and efficiency. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for optimizing infrastructure as code, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, including container orchestration with Amazon EKS, serverless computing via Lambda, object storage with S3, and identity/access management using IAM.

. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to ensure reproducible and scalable environments.

. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tools such as GitLab or Azure DevOps to streamline code deployment, testing, and release processes.

. Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and implement security best practices across cloud environments.

. Monitor system health, perform capacity planning, and implement disaster recovery strategies to maintain high availability and compliance.

. Contribute to cost optimization initiatives by analyzing resource usage and recommending efficient AWS configurations.

. Document processes, configurations, and architectural decisions to support knowledge sharing and team onboarding.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

. At least 3 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments, with demonstrated expertise in core services including EKS (Kubernetes orchestration), Lambda (serverless functions), S3 (storage solutions), and IAM (security and permissions management).

Certifications

. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate.

. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Technical Skills

. Proficiency in DevOps tools, including GitLab or Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD, and team collaboration.

. Strong experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

. Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills

. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Education

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).