AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Work Authorization: US Citizen Location: Hybrid (2 3 days onsite in West Sacramento, CA) Position Summary We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support cloud modernization initiatives, application development, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations within a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS expertise, DevOps experience, and a proven track record of building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. Required Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience including: EC2 S3 AWS Lambda IAM 3+ years of experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines. 3+ years of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation). 3+ years of experience developing applications using Python, Node.js, or C#. 3+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration. 3+ years of experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases: MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB DynamoDB 3+ years of experience with: Encryption standards AWS Secrets Manage HashiCorp Vault HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2 compliance frameworks. Preferred Qualifications AWS Well-Architected Framework experience. AWS cloud migration and modernization experience. AWS cost optimization expertise. Experience with: AWS Config Security Hub CloudWatch CloudTrail Splunk Bash or PowerShell scripting. AI/ML services such as SageMaker. Multi-cloud experience. Responsibilities Design and develop cloud-native applications on AWS. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub. Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation. Develop REST APIs and cloud-based applications. Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Docker. Design and maintain SQL/NoSQL databases. Implement cloud security controls and compliance standards. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure. Participate in cloud modernization initiatives. Create technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and technical teams Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Mission Statement Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity. Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry. Vision Statement At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations. Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake. Careers STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members. STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients. STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects. In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing: Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients. A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency. A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.