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Lightedge · 1 day ago

Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lightedge is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to work within the AWS Operations team, responsible for supporting customers using the AWS platform. The role involves implementing custom solutions, documenting processes, and collaborating with various departments to meet customer needs.

Cloud ManagementInformation TechnologyInternetWireless

Responsibilities

Aiding with the rapid delivery of cloud services as requested by the client and internal projects

Aiding with the development and delivery of internal continuous improvement plans

Act as lead engineer for large scale migrations for AWS customers

Work directly with other cloud engineers to explore new product ideas and engineer solutions as new services are added to AWS

Collaborate effectively with coworkers and other departments (Security, Networking, Data Protection, and Operating Systems) in support of customer environments, meeting the customers’ needs quickly and effectively

Including but not limited to optimizing cost/capacity ratios, proper monitoring, scaling, implementing and validating database DR scenarios, networking, and security frameworks

Provide exceptional customer service by communicating clearly and accurately (both verbally and in writing) while maintaining a professional demeanor in alignment with the No Jerks Allowed philosophy

Stay abreast of latest AWS offerings and make recommendations to leadership

Establish good working relationships with customers

Fulfillment of additional duties as required

Qualification

AWS servicesCloud scriptingKubernetesPythonAWS CertificationsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or an associate degree or equivalent work experience

3-5 years of system infrastructure design and implementation experience

5-7+ years of hands-on AWS experience or equivalent

3-5+ years of cloud scripting or equivalent

AWS compute and platform services such as virtual machines, containers, SQL server and application services

In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes or similar container orchestration systems (EKS/ECS)

The ability to work in both a collaborative and independent atmosphere, be able to think outside of the box to creatively problem solve issues for clients

Experience working in an agile environment with the ability to quickly change priorities as required by client demands

Good communication skills, integrity and excellent organization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at the same time

Initiative and problem solving skills: If you don't know how to do something you consider it a challenge to try to figure it out for yourself