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Original Job Post

FreeWheel · 2 days ago

Lead Cloud Engineer - AWS

Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $263K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Construct and optimize the infrastructure of the ad delivery system with high concurrency, high availability, and low latency ad delivery.

Continuous optimization and reconstruction of existing systems to support rapid business development.

Own and lead end-to-end software development, assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.

Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.

Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior/senior-level Software Development Engineers.

Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.

Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.

Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.

Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.

Oversees the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

Assists with technical leadership throughout the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide mentor for Software Development Engineers.

Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget.

Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems and components.

Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.

Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal and external audiences.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Drive the infrastructure architectural evolution, design and implement solutions utilizing AWS services, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies.

Develop and manage highly scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and related orchestration tools.

Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity and compliance of the AWS infrastructure and containerized environments.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability in the AWS cloud environment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and specifications.

Document and maintain software functionality.

Support overall business.

Solve issues in technical way.

Lead the key feature development.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in AWS services, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies, and evaluate their potential impact on our infrastructure and applications.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application-related issues, working closely with the operations and development teams.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities across the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Partner with global engineering, product and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations.

Mentor junior/senior level software engineers.

Qualification

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ContainerizationDistributed architectureMiddlewareLinux/UnixData structuresAlgorithmsC/C++GolangNetwork programmingLarge-scale online service designSDLCAgileSoftware Engineering MethodologyTechnical innovationTechnical supportProblem solvingLeadershipCommunicationWillingness to work under pressure passion work with global teamsDistributed SystemsMission-Critical SystemsAdvertising Industry Experience

Required

Proficiency in cloud, containerization and other related technologies, deep understanding of distributed architecture and commonly-used middleware such as cache, message queue, Nginx, etc.

Experience with large-scale online service design, development and operation.

Good understanding of Linux/Unix, with excellent data structure and algorithm foundation

Proficiency in C/C++ or Golang and network programming.

Experience with large system software design and development.

Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation.

Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.

Great leadership and excellent communication skills, willingness to work under pressure.

Strong passion with learning/practicing new technics.

Have strong ability and persistency on technical support.

Capable to work close with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to have meeting or co-working with global teams.