Lightedge · 17 hours ago
AWS Cloud Engineer
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLightEdge Solutions is developing IT solutions to propel businesses forward. The AWS Cloud Engineer will support customers using the AWS platform by implementing custom solutions and collaborating with various departments to meet customer needs effectively.
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
Take part in an on-call rotation
Fulfillment of additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with AWS services
Self-driven and enjoys learning new technologies
Willing to stretch themselves to become a stronger engineer and mentor others
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
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)
Stay abreast of latest AWS offerings and make recommendations to leadership
Establish good working relationships with customers
Take part in an on-call rotation
Fulfillment of additional duties as required
The ideal candidate will have a System Administrator or DevOps background having previously worked with a Managed Service Provider
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or an associate degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of system infrastructure design and implementation experience
3-5+ years of hands-on AWS experience or equivalent
1-2+ years of cloud scripting or equivalent
AWS compute and platform services such as virtual machines, containers, SQL server and application services
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more scripting or programming languages (Python, Terraform, CDK/Cloud Formation and JSON preferred)
The ability to work in both a collaborative and independent atmosphere
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
Familiarity with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration systems (EKS/ECS)
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
Preferred
AWS Certifications (Professional/Specialty level desired)
Experience with AWS GenAI solutions (e.g. Bedrock, SageMaker, etc.)
Experience with Modernization of AWS services
Experience with large data projects (e.g. Datalakes etc.)
Background in Networking and/or Security
Company
Lightedge
Lightedge delivers technology solutions that bring the operational benefits of the public cloud to enterprise IT workloads.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5M2021-09-01Acquired
2004-04-23Private Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Amy Spyksma
Sr. Director of Partner Development
Jeff Lucich
Partner Success Director
Recent News
2024-05-24
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