Senior Software Engineer - 11655 ( Senior AWS Engineer)

Job Description

NCSi is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, specifically with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable and fault-tolerant AWS solutions.
• Manage and optimize AWS services for performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud solutions into existing systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AWS environments and applications.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Automate deployment and management of AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on the latest AWS services and cloud technologies.

Skills And Tools Required

• Strong experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) is a plus.