Job Description
Role: Sr. DevOps & SRE AWS Cloud Engineer (EKS, AWS Terraform)
Location: Jersey City, NJ (On-site, 5 days/week)
Headcount: 3 positions
Job Type: 12 Months Contract
Pay Rate : $63/Hr on W2
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure to join our engineering team. This role combines software development expertise with cloud architecture and DevOps practices to build, maintain, and optimize scalable, secure systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust cloud solutions while contributing to our culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Architecture
Execute software solutions through design, development, and technical troubleshooting, applying innovative approaches to solve complex technical challenges
Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that integrate seamlessly with existing systems
Produce comprehensive architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while ensuring adherence to design constraints throughout the development lifecycle
Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse sources to create visualizations and reporting that drive continuous improvement of software applications and systems
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable and reliable systems using AWS services including RDS, EFS, EKS, and S3
Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform, to ensure consistency and scalability
Utilize ArgoCD and Jenkins to automate and streamline deployment processes, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery
Design and maintain network architecture to ensure secure and efficient data flow across systems
Security & Data Management
Implement security best practices using Vault and KMS for secrets management and encryption
Apply peripheral security concepts and implementation strategies across systems
Manage and optimize database systems, particularly RDS, including analytics and performance tuning
Ensure scalability and reliability of infrastructure components
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data, using insights to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture
Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline operations and improve system reliability
Set up monitoring tools and dashboards to proactively identify and resolve issues, leading incident response efforts to minimize downtime
Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and explore emerging technologies
Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Education & Experience
Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
Minimum 3+ years of applied experience in software engineering and cloud infrastructure
Technical Skills
Proficiency with AWS services including RDS, EFS, EKS, and S3
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools including ArgoCD and Jenkins
Strong programming skills in Python for automation and system optimization
Knowledge of security best practices including Vault and KMS implementation
Experience with database management and analytics, particularly RDS
Understanding of network architecture design and implementation