Cloud Engineer (Python, AWS, Terraform, CDC, Kafka, CI-CD, Kubernetes, Cloud Network Configuration, Cloud Migration) - 100 % Remote

POSITION: Cloud Engineer (Python, AWS, Terraform, CDC, Kafka, CI-CD, Kubernetes, cloud network configuration)

DURATION: Full-Time Permanent Position (100 % Remote)

LOCATION: 100 % Remote but candidate must be located in any one of these states (OR, WA, CA, CO, ID, AZ, TX, IL)

SALARY: Excellent compensation with Benefits + Bonus + 401K

SKILLS: Python, Bash, AWS, Terraform, Change Data Capture, Kafka, CI-CD, Kubernetes (EKS, Helm, Kustomize), Cloud Network Configuration, on-prem environment to the cloud migration

DESCRIPTION:

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NOTE - This is a 100% remote position but candidates must be based in any one of the following 8 States:

OR, WA, CA, CO, ID, AZ, TX, IL.

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For one of our highly reputed clients, we have an immediate need for a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS. Candidate must have expertise in at least some of the following skills:

·       ==Python

·       ==Bash

·       ==Rust, GO

·       ==Bash

·       ==AWS

·       ==Terraform

·       ==CDC - Change Data Capture

·       ==Kafka

·       ==CI/CD Pipelines

·       ==Kubernetes (EKS, Helm, Kustomize)

·       ==Cloud Network Configuration

·       ==GitOps (Argo CD, Flux)

REQUIRED: 

·       =Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or equivalent technical work experience

=   = 5+ years software development experience

·       ==3 years of experience with AWS

·      == 3 years of experience using Terraform to manage AWS resources

·       ==2 years of experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred)

·       ==Experience with Change Data Capture and Kafka

·       ==2 years of experience with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash)

·      == 1 year of experience with cloud network configuration

·       ==1 year of experience configuring CI/CD pipelines

·       ==1 year of experience supporting 24/7 web applications

·      == Experience configuring monitoring and alerting

·       ==Experience with Kubernetes configuration tools like Helm and Kustomize

·       ==Excellent written communication skills. 

NICE TO HAVE: 

·       =Experience with systems programming languages like Rust or Go

·      =Experience implementing observability through code instrumentation

·       =Experience with GitOps (e.g., Argo CD, Flux)

·       =Experience migrating applications from an on-prem environment to the cloud

·       =Experience with Change Data Capture and Kafka

·       =Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

ROLE:

The Senior Cloud Engineer will have wide latitude to automate and improve service reliability.  The role is also responsible for diagnosing, investigating, and resolving service issues.  The role will help teams build and adopt Service Level Objectives (SLOs) in order to broadly improve service reliability at the company.  Senior Cloud Engineer will also have a hand in supporting and improving both our technical infrastructure and the platform services built on it.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Maintain organization cloud presence in AWS

·       Automate and deploy infrastructure configurations using Infrastructure as Code (IAC)

=  Implement monitoring, as well as metric and log collection

= Assist other teams with capacity planning and infrastructure budgeting

·      = Participate in evening/night and weekend on-call rotation

·       =Continuously improve infrastructure by automating away repetitive tasks and toil

·      = Build out functionality of the Corporate Platform used by other engineering teams

·       =Debug issues in application code and related services.

·       =Demonstrate a consistent commitment to corporate core values and operating principles.

·       =Work with your team on planning and completing department goals that align with overall business objectives.

·       =Be an effective communicator by listening carefully, asking questions, and being transparent, timely, and diplomatic across all levels of the organization.

·     =  Stay informed on what is happening within the business and help others understand business decisions and the company direction by positively representing the company view

·      = Provide technical knowledge, coach and mentor others in the department and company.

·       =Stay informed on new technologies or processes within your specialization and implement them when necessary

·      = Use analytic skills to communicate and drive decisions for your team based on available data.

·     =  In partnership with your manager, start to plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of your department to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.

Perks:

 ·       Competitive compensation: salary, plus performance-related bonus program

=401(k) with employer match

·       =100% company-paid medical and dental insurance benefits for you and your dependents

·       =4 weeks paid vacation, increasing based on tenure

·       =18 weeks paid leave for birth moms

·       =8 weeks paid parental leave, including for adoption

·       =Monthly wellness allowance

·       =Annual professional and personal development allowance

·       =Work from home office set-up and expense allowances

·       =Flexible work location opportunities

·       =Employer matching toward charitable contributions

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