Senior AWS Cloud Engineering

Job Description This is a remote position. Location: Remote Engagement Type: Project-based Assignment; B2B Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months with auto-renew Timezone: CET ± 2 hours Be Part of Our Global Engineering Network! A client in the Technology Infrastructure and Cloud Services sector is seeking an experience AWS Cloud Engineer to join their team. He/she will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure. ​ Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodeSuite to streamline application delivery. Manage containerized applications using Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) or ECS (Fargate/EC2) in production environments. Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack to ensure system reliability and performance. Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM least privilege, VPC security groups, encryption (KMS), and assist in compliance audits (SOC2, ISO). Optimize AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3) for high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency through right-sizing and purchasing strategies. Requirements Ideal Profile: 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Administration with at least 4 years specifically focused on AWS. Demonstrate deep expertise in core AWS compute services including EC2, Lambda, and ECS/EKS. Demonstrate deep expertise in AWS networking services including VPC, Subnets, Route53, and Application/Network Load Balancers (ALB/NLB). Demonstrate deep expertise in AWS storage and database services including S3, EBS, EFS, RDS (Aurora/PostgreSQL), and DynamoDB. Demonstrate deep expertise in AWS security and governance services including IAM, KMS, WAF, and Shield. Exhibit expert proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (preferred) or AWS CloudFormation. Exhibit strong coding and scripting abilities in Python or Bash for automation tasks. Possess extensive hands-on experience with Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Have hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git). Why Partner with Us? Clear scope with no ambiguity over deliverables. Opportunity for repeat engagements based on performance. Selection Process 1. Proposal Submission Submit your professional profile/CV by applying on the role. 2. Business Alignment Call 30-min virtual discussion with a Human Capital Consultant to review scope. 3. Verification Opportunity to complete our vetting process (background/compliance checks). 4. Client Skills Review Direct interview with the end client to discuss project specifics. Technical or scenario-based assessment (if required). Ongoing Business Support · Access to CX guidance, regulatory updates, and industry insights through our professional network.