Remote Cloud Engineer

20777 -1 Remote-Cloud Software Engineer, Pittsburgh, PA 12 months Contract Sigma Systems is looking for a Remote-Cloud Software Engineer to work remotely with our client located in Pittsburgh, PA. DUE TO THE GOVERNMENTAL NATURE OF THIS POSITION, ONLY US CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE ON W2 NO C2C Schedule and Work Arrangement : Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Hybrid for local Pittsburgh candidates; 100% Remote for non-local candidates Job Summary: Sigma Systems is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support client's cloud engineering initiatives. This role will focus on designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud-based solutions while supporting automation, cloud adoption, and next-generation technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , cloud automation, scripting, infrastructure-as-code, container technologies, and modern software development practices. The candidate will work closely with engineering teams to build scalable cloud solutions, improve operational efficiency, and support cloud transformation initiatives. Responsibilities : Design, implement, and support cloud-based technical architectures, migration strategies, and cloud resource deployments. Develop and maintain cloud solutions that improve scalability, reliability, automation, and operational efficiency. Create automation scripts and reusable deployment patterns to enable application and service teams to deploy solutions into cloud environments. Support cloud resource optimization by monitoring usage, performance trends, and identifying opportunities for cost efficiency. Research and analyze new cloud technologies, services, and deployment approaches to provide technical recommendations. Collaborate with senior engineers and technical teams to enhance cloud adoption and utilization. Support Level 2 incident, problem, and change management activities related to cloud operations. Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and implementation guides. Implement cloud security best practices including identity management, encryption, certificates, and data protection. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to cloud engineering and automation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience. Experience with at least two modern programming/scripting languages such as: Java JavaScript Bash PowerShell Experience supporting at least one enterprise cloud platform: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Technical Skills: Strong scripting and automation experience. Experience with GitLab or similar version control tools. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure concepts: Operating Systems Virtualization Networking Understanding of cloud operations and deployment processes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud architectures. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform Ansible Similar automation tools Experience developing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code. Experience with container technologies: Kubernetes Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Docker Experience with cloud security practices: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Encryption Certificate management Key management Data protection Required Certifications: One of the following cloud certifications required: AWS Cloud Certification Microsoft Azure Certification Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification Equivalent cloud certification Preferred: Terraform Certification Ansible Certification Infrastructure automation certification